(A) Definitions. All the terms and phrases used herein shall have the same meaning as ascribed to them in the Cannabis Control Act of the State of Illinois, ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550, §§ 1 et seq. and amendments thereto made by the State of Illinois from time to time; except, should the term PERSON be limited to natural persons who have attained the age of 17 years or more, said limitation is specifically excluded herein, and the term PERSON is hereby made applicable to all natural persons who have attained the age of 13 years or more.
(B) Offense of possession of cannabis. A person commits the offense of possession of cannabis by knowingly possessing ten or less grams of any substance containing cannabis unless permitted or authorized to do so pursuant to the Cannabis Control Act (ILCS Ch. 720, Act 550, §§ 1 et seq.).
(Ord. O-09-11, passed 4-13-09) Penalty, see § 136.99