For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MARIJUANA. MARIHUANA as it is referred to in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act of 2008 (the “Act”), and as defined in § 7106 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, M.C.L. A. § 333.7106.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA GROWING OPERATION. A facility where a “primary caregiver” who is legally registered by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“Department”), may lawfully grow, cultivate and harvest medical marijuana on behalf of up to five “qualifying patients” who are also legally registered by the Department with the growing and maintenance of medical marijuana in accordance with the Act. Any establishment involved in the growing of more than 12 plants upon one property parcel shall be classified as a growing operation.
MEDICAL USE. The acquisition, possession, cultivation, manufacture, use, internal possession, delivery, transfer or transportation of marijuana or paraphernalia relating to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate a registered “qualifying patient's” debilitating medical condition.
PRIMARY CAREGIVER. A person who is at least 21 years old and has agreed to assist a qualifying patient, to whom he or she is connected through the Department registration process for the use of medical marijuana in accordance with state law.
QUALIFYING PATIENT. A person who has obtained a valid registration card from the Department allowing them to possess and purchase medical marijuana.
VILLAGE. The Village of Eau Claire.
(Ord. 2017-4, passed - -2017)