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 chapter, 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 involve the use of persons under 21 who purchase or attempt to purchase licensed products. 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 more than trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol and that meets the requirements to be sold for human or animal consumption under M.S. § 151.72, as may be amended from time to time. Licensed product does not include medical cannabis as defined in M.S. § 152.22, subd. 6, as may be amended from time to time.
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 limited to, grocery stores, tobacco products shops, CBD stores, 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. 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.
(Ord. 497, passed 9-15-22)