(A) For purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall be defined as follows:
ACT. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, being Initiated Law 1 of 2018, M.C.L. §§ 333.27951 et seq., as amended, and its corresponding emergency and/or administrative rules.
CHIEF INSPECTOR. The Chief Inspector of the City of Saginaw or their designee.
CITY CLERK. The City Clerk of the City of Saginaw or their designee.
DELIVERY BUSINESS. A person licensed to deliver marihuana products sold by a licensed retailer on behalf of the licensed retailer, collect payment for the marihuana product, and return payment to the licensed retailer. A delivery business is not subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter, but is subject to the general business licensing requirements of Ch. 110.
EXCESS GROWER. A person licensed to hold five Class C grower licenses and licensed to cultivate marihuana and sell or otherwise transfer marihuana to marihuana establishments.
GROWER. A person licensed to cultivate marihuana and sell or otherwise transfer marihuana to marihuana establishments.
LARA. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or its designee or successor, including the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENT or ESTABLISHMENT. A grower, safety compliance facility, processor, retailer, secure transporter, or excess grower licensed by the state in accordance with the Act. Though contemplated by the Act, as used in this chapter, MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENT or ESTABLISHMENT does not include microbusinesses, designated consumption establishments, marihuana event organizers, temporary marihuana events, marihuana delivery business, or any facility contemplated by the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, Public Act 281 of 2016.
OWNER. Any person who has equitable or legal title to any portion of property on which a license is being sought under this chapter.
PERSON. An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership of any type, trust, or other legal entity.
PROCESSOR. A person licensed to obtain marihuana from marihuana establishments; process and package marihuana; and sell or otherwise transfer marihuana to marihuana establishments.
QUALIFIED APPLICANT. An applicant whose application has not been denied as provided in this chapter and the zoning requirements and has been approved by the City Clerk to be eligible for a license.
RETAILER. A person licensed to obtain marihuana from marihuana establishments and to sell or otherwise transfer marihuana to marihuana establishments and to individuals who are 21 years of age or older.
SECURE TRANSPORTER. A person licensed to obtain marihuana from marihuana establishments in order to transport marihuana to marihuana establishments.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE FACILITY. A person licensed to test marihuana, including certification for potency and the presence of contaminants.
(B) All other terms and phrases used herein shall be defined consistent with the Act.
(Ord. O-222, passed 9-14-2020, effective 9-24-2020)