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Event: Jul 31, 2025 · Published: Mar 28, 2026
State grants ‘social equity’ cannabis license to man with troubling criminal past
Minnesota's cannabis regulatory authority granted a social equity license to an individual with a documented criminal history. The decision raises questions about vetting standards and social equity program implementation in the state's cannabis licensing process.
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