Prepare for Round 2

Get Your Documents Ready.

When the portal reopens, you will first complete the online registration form. If you pre-qualify, you will be invited to an in-person appointment where County staff will review your original documents and accept your application.

Eligibility

  • At least 21 years of age at time of application.
  • Arrest, conviction, deportation, or incarceration in San Diego County for a cannabis-related offense prior to November 8, 2016 (Tier A or B).
  • Tier B applicants must also show low-income status: 80% or below of San Diego County Area Median Income.

Documents to bring in person

  • Government-issued photo ID.
  • A second form of ID (driver's license, passport, Social Security card, birth certificate, etc.).
  • Hard copies proving San Diego County cannabis-related arrest, conviction, or deportation before November 8, 2016.
  • Low-income documentation if applying under Tier B (tax returns, pay stubs, or benefit statements).

Expired IDs will not be accepted. The County will review documents on a case-by-case basis. Declarations or affidavits cannot be used as proof of eligibility.

Registration Open

Register for the Next In Person Application Round.

Complete this online registration to pre qualify. County staff will then schedule your in person appointment, where your official application is submitted.

  1. 1. Your information
  2. 2. Requirements and terms
  3. 3. Demographics
  4. 4. Appointment

Your information

All fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Physical address

Contact preferences

How should we contact you? *

Your information is collected only to process your SEED Program registration and to contact you about your in person appointment. It is not sold or used for marketing.

Registration Process

How to Apply.

  1. 1Complete the online registration form above. You will enter your full legal name, contact information, physical address, and contact preferences, then review the eligibility requirements and accept the terms.
  2. 2After you submit, you will receive a confirmation with a reference number. County staff will use your availability preferences to schedule an in-person appointment.
  3. 3Attend your appointment and bring the original, unexpired documents listed in the Prepare section. County staff will review them and accept your official application in person.
  4. 4Your complete application will be evaluated by the County. Acceptance into the SEED Program does not guarantee a cannabis business license.

Questions?

Contact SEED Program Team:

equity@projectcannabis.org