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Understanding Political SystemsTO WRITE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS

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What Are Political Systems?People,GovernmentBodies& SocialOrganizations

• ElectedOfficials

• StateAgencies

• CityandCounty

• Governments

• ZoningBoards

• Neighborhood Associations

• CivicGroups

Laws,Rules,Regulations& Ordinances

• MedicalMarihuanaFacilitiesLicensingAct

• MarihuanaTrackingAct

• Licensing&RegulatoryAffairsEmergencyRules

• MunicipalOrdinances

• FireCode

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Political Systems Treat Cannabis Businesses Like Plutonium

MedicalMarihuanaFacilitiesLicensingAct

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SB14:Anacttoregulatethedepositing,storing,orbothofradioactivewaste

6PAGES

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Why Should I Care About Political Systems?

• Ifyoudon’tunderstand thelaw,rules,andregulationseffectingyourbusiness,youwillnotgetalicense.

• Ifyouhaverelationshipswithgovernmentofficialsandneighborhood leaders,youwillbetter

understand theapplicationprocessandcommunity’sneeds.

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Tips for Developing Relationships With Community Leaders• Dedicateonepersononyour teamforcommunityengagement.

• Schedulemeetingsviaemail,thenfollowupwithaphonecall.

• Dressprofessionalandbeprepared.Youarerepresentingyourbusiness.

• Askthegovernment officialorneighborhood leader,whatTHEYWANTtoseeinacannabisbusiness.

• FollowUp,FollowUp,FollowUp

• StayEngagedandActiveintheCommunity

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Integrating Community Engagement and Drafting To Your Audience

HighlightinYourApplication&BusinessPlan

• Security• Communication• Community Impact• FeedbackfromNeighborhood Leaders

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