Kim Roy Discusses MA Cannabis Industry and Equity Program
Worcester, MA – Cannabis Commissioner Kim Roy calls into Talk of Commonwealth to discuss the state of the Commission and the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, including their Social Equity Program (SEP). Roy tells us that SEP, was codified into state law in 2022 with the passage of Ch. 180, the first of its kind in the nation and provides free, statewide technical assistance and training to create sustainable pathways into the regulated cannabis industry for individuals most impacted by the War on Drugs, including disproportionate arrest and incarceration as the result of marijuana prohibition. Participants who are approved after meeting at least one program criteria will have the option of completing ongoing training along four, self-selected tracks:
Entrepreneur: Those seeking licensure and ownership.
Core: Those interested in cannabis careers at the managerial and executive level.
Entry: Those seeking entry level positions in marijuana establishments or are entering the workforce with 0-2 years of experience.
Ancillary: Those with existing skills directly transferable to supporting cannabis businesses.
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