Dwight Clark, Vicente Sederberg

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Understanding
Political Systems
TO WRITE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
DWIGHT CLARK | VICENTE SEDERBERG

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What Are Political Systems?
People, Government Bodies & Social
Organizations
• Elected Officials
• State Agencies
• City and County
• Governments
• Zoning Boards
• Neighborhood Associations
• Civic Groups
Laws, Rules, Regulations & Ordinances
• Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act
• Marihuana Tracking Act
• Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Emergency Rules
• Municipal Ordinances
• Fire Code

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Political Systems Treat Cannabis
Businesses Like Plutonium
Medical Marihuana
Facilities Licensing Act
24 PAGES
SB 14: An act to regulate the depositing,
storing, or both of radioactive waste
6 PAGES

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Why Should I Care About Political Systems?
• If you don’t understand the law, rules, and regulations effecting your business, you will not get a license.
• If you have relationships with government officials and neighborhood leaders, you will better
understand the application process and community’s needs.

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Tips for Developing Relationships
With Community Leaders
• Dedicate one person on your team for community engagement.
• Schedule meetings via email, then follow up with a phone call.
• Dress professional and be prepared. You are representing your business.
• Ask the government official or neighborhood leader, what THEY WANT to see in a cannabis business.
• Follow Up, Follow Up, Follow Up
• Stay Engaged and Active in the Community

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Integrating Community Engagement
and Drafting To Your Audience
Highlight in Your Application & Business Plan
• Security
• Communication
• Community Impact
• Feedback from Neighborhood Leaders

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Questions