The state's new draft rules for the distribution of 26 "social equity" dispensary licenses have come under fire by advocates of marijuana and social justice who say the spirit of a new legalization law is not being respected.
A collection of marijuana industry veterans, pastors, and people of color who want to enter the now-legal cannabis industry are asking the Arizona Department of Health Services to ensure that new licenses meant to address the racist impacts of the War On Drugs are not seized by large companies.