(A) Application and interpretation.
(1) The definitions listed hereafter shall apply to this chapter. The definitions are to be understood in their ordinary sense.
(2) The definitions correspond to the definitions of SDCL § 34-20G-1. Any interpretation of terms under that statute shall apply to the same term in this chapter.
(B) Definitions.
ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF CANNABIS.
(a) Three ounces of cannabis or less;
(b) A quantity of cannabis products with an equivalent cannabis weight as established by rules promulgated by the department under SDCL § 34-20G-72;
(c) If the cardholder has a registry identification card allowing cultivation, three cannabis plants minimum or as prescribed by physician; and
(d) If the cardholder has a registry identification card allowing cultivation, the amount of cannabis and cannabis products that were produced from the cardholder's allowable plants, if the cannabis and cannabis products are possessed at the same property where the plants were cultivated.
CANNABIS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY. An entity registered with the department pursuant to this chapter that acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis products to a medical cannabis dispensary.
CANNABIS PRODUCTS. Any concentrated cannabis, cannabis extracts, and products that are infused with cannabis or an extract thereof and are intended for use or consumption by humans. The term includes edible cannabis products, beverages, topical products, ointments, oils, and tinctures.
CANNABIS TESTING FACILITY OR TESTING FACILITY. An independent entity registered with the department pursuant to this chapter to analyze the safety and potency of cannabis.
CARDHOLDER. A qualifying patient or a designated caregiver who has been issued and possesses a valid registry identification card.
CHILD WELFARE AGENCY. Any agency or institution maintained by a municipality or county, or any agency or institution maintained by a person, firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, or organization to receive children for care and maintenance or for placement in a family home, or that provides care for mothers and their children, excepting family day care facilities as defined in SDCL § 26-6-14.1.
COMMISSIONERS. The City of Summerset Board of Commissioners.
CULTIVATION FACILITY. An entity registered with the Department pursuant to this chapter that acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis and related supplies to a medical cannabis establishment.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Health.
DISQUALIFYING FELONY OFFENSE. A violent crime that was classified as a felony in the jurisdiction where the person was convicted; Statute defines a violent crime.
EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS. Any product that:
(a) Contains or is infused with cannabis or an extract thereof;
(b) Is intended for human consumption by oral ingestion; and
(c) Is presented in the form of foodstuffs, beverages, extracts, oils, tinctures, or other similar products.
MEDICAL CANNABIS or CANNABIS. Marijuana as defined in SDCL § 22-42-1.
MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY OR DISPENSARY. An entity registered with the Department pursuant to this chapter that acquires, possesses, stores, delivers, transfers, transports, sells, supplies, or dispenses cannabis, cannabis products, paraphernalia, or related supplies and educational materials to cardholders.
MEDICAL CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT. A cultivation facility, a cannabis testing facility, a cannabis product manufacturing facility, or a dispensary.
MEDICAL CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT AGENT. An owner, officer, board member, employee, or volunteer at a medical cannabis establishment.
PLACE OF WORSHIP. A structure where persons regularly assemble for worship, ceremonies, rituals, and education relating to a particular form of religious belief and which a reasonable person would conclude is a place of worship by reason of design, signs, or architectural or other features.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 9-2-2021)