Washington legal term
Social equity applicant in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Social equity applicant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Social equity applicant” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Social equity applicant" means an applicant who has at least 51 percent ownership and control by one or more individuals who meet at least two of the following qualifications: (i) Lived in a disproportionately impacted area in Washington state for a minimum of five years between 1980 and 2010; (ii) Has been arrested or convicted of a cannabis offense or has a family member who has been arrested or convicted of a cannabis offense; (iii) Had a household income in the year prior to submitting an application under this section that was less than the median household income within the state of Was (RCW 69.50.335)
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