The following definitions apply to a medical marijuana business:
MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Marijuana or marijuana products that are for sale solely to a cardholder who is registered under MCA Title 16, Chapter 12, part 5.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY. A structure on a permanent foundation from which a registered cardholder may obtain marijuana or marijuana products.
LICENSED PREMISES. All locations related to, or associated with, a specific license that is authorized under this chapter and includes all enclosed public and private areas at the location that are used in the business operated pursuant to a license, including offices, kitchens, restrooms, and storerooms.
LICENSEE. A person holding a state license issued pursuant to this chapter.
REGISTERED CARDHOLDER or CARDHOLDER. A Montana resident with a debilitating medical condition (as defined by MCA § 16-12-102(10)) who has received and maintains a valid registry identification card.
REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD. A document issued by the department pursuant to MCA § 16-12-503 that identifies an individual as a registered cardholder.
(Ord. 489, passed 12-6-2021; amd. 6-6-2022; Ord. 493, passed 1-16-2023)