# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 17 — Maryland Cannabis Administration

### Chapter 03 — Social Equity Partnership Grant Program

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 14.17.03.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Agreement” means a selected application for the Social Equity Partnership Grant Program.

  (2) “Applicant” means a social equity licensee and an operational cannabis licensee who apply together for a social equity partnership grant.

  (3) “Application” means a Social Equity Partnership Grant Program application.

  (4) “Mediation” has the meaning stated in Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-1801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (5) “Operational cannabis licensee” means a licensee that was operational prior to October 1, 2022.

  (6) “Qualifying partnership” means a meaningful partnership between a social equity licensee and an operational cannabis licensee that supports or advises the social equity licensee.