The Board of Supervisors of San Francisco has unanimously passed legislation introduced by Mayor London Breed to strengthen the impact of the city's Cannabis Equity Program and support all cannabis businesses in the city.

According to an announcement, the legislation builds on the program's original goal to combat disparities in the cannabis industry by establishing a social equity program in San Francisco. "As San Francisco works to recover from Covid-19, it's important that we support small businesses, including our cannabis industry," said Breed.

Since the establishment of the Cannabis Equity Program, 94 Equity Applicants have applied for permits to operate cannabis businesses in San Francisco. To date, San Francisco has issued 36 permits to equity cannabis businesses, including permanent and temporary permits. Besides to issuing permits for businesses, San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis administers grants for Equity Applicants, who are individuals that meet criteria based on residency, income, criminal justice involvement, and housing

The legislation creates measures to ensure the cannabis industry in San Francisco continues to support communities that have historically been harmed by the War on Drugs. The cannabis industry in San Francisco is significant for the City’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cannabis businesses have generated jobs and provided local San Francisco residents with meaningful access to income, as many in the City have worried about employment.

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