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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A social equity applicant must meet 1 of the following criteria:
(1) An applicant for any type of license with at least 51% ownership and control by 1 or more individuals who have resided for at least 5 of the preceding 15 years in a disproportionately-impacted area, as defined in § 1302 of this title.
(2) An applicant for any type of license with at least 51% ownership and control by 1 or more individuals who meets 1 of the following criteria:
a. Was convicted of or adjudicated delinquent of a marijuana-related offense under Delaware law prior to April 23, 2023, except any of the following:
1. Delivery to a minor.
2. Any marijuana offense with a Tier 3 quantity of marijuana as defined in § 4751C of Title 16.
b. Had or has a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or dependent who was convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for any marijuana-related offense that would qualify an applicant under paragraph (2)a. of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 1336. Social equity applicant - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-4-alcoholic-liquors-and-marijuana/de-code-sect-4-1336/
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