I am interested in the cannabis equity fee relief program. Can you tell me the current status of fee waiver funding, whether fee deferrals are available, and explain the application differences for verified versus non-verified local equity program participants? Also, how long is equity eligibility valid?
Navigate to cannabis.ca.gov. Locate and click on the 'Cannabis equity' link under 'Resources' or a similar navigation element. On the Cannabis Equity page, find and click on a link related to 'Equity Fee Relief' or 'Fee Waiver/Deferral'. Identify the current status of fee waiver funding and deferrals. Identify the application process for verified local equity program participants, including any specific form names. Identify the application process for non-verified local equity program participants. Identify the duration for which equity eligibility is valid.
State that fee waiver funding is exhausted, but fee deferrals are still available. Explain that verified local equity program participants use the 'Equity Fee Relief Request Form' to submit an attestation. Explain that non-verified local equity program participants must submit documents to show eligibility. State that equity eligibility is valid for 12 months and requires annual reapplication.