Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
COMPLIANCE CHECKS. The system the city uses to investigate and ensure that those authorized to sell licensed products are following and complying with the requirements of this chapter. COMPLIANCE CHECKS may also be conducted by the city or other units of government for educational, research, and training purposes, or for investigating or enforcing federal, state, or local laws and regulations relating to licensed products.
EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE. An establishment that meets the definition of exclusive liquor store in M.S. § 340A.101, subd. 10.
LICENSED PRODUCT or THC PRODUCT. Any product that contains tetrahydrocannabinol and that meets the requirements to be sold for human or animal consumption under M.S. § 151.72.
MOVEABLE PLACE OF BUSINESS. Any form of business operated out of a kiosk, truck, van, automobile, or other type of vehicle or transportable shelter and not a fixed address storefront or other permanent type of structure authorized for sales transactions.
RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. Any place of business where licensed products are available for sale to the general public, including, but not be limited to, grocery stores, tobacco products shops, convenience stores, gasoline service stations, bars, and restaurants.
SALE. Any transfer of goods for money, trade, barter, or other consideration.
SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING. Open displays of licensed products in any manner where any person has access to the licensed products without the assistance or intervention of the licensee or the licensee's employee and whereby there is not a physical exchange of the licensed products between the licensee or the licensee's clerk and the customer. ASSISTANCE or INTERVENTION means the actual physical exchange of the licensed product between the customer and the licensee or employee.
VENDING MACHINE. Any mechanical, electric, or electronic, or other type of device that dispenses licensed products upon the insertion of money, tokens, or other form of payment directly into the machine by the person seeking to purchase the licensed product.
YOUTH ORIENTED FACILITY. Any facility with residents, customers, visitors, or inhabitants of which 25% or more are regularly under the age of 21 or that primarily sells, rents, or offers services or products that are consumed or used primarily by persons under the age of 21. This includes, but is not limited to, schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, and parks.
(Ord. 212, passed 10-17-2022)