The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them. In addition to the definitions contained in this section, other terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning ascribed to them in SDCL § 34-20G-1 and SDCL § 22-42-1, and such definitions are hereby incorporated into this section by this reference.
APPLICANT. Any person or entity who has submitted an application for a license or renewal of a license issued pursuant to this chapter. If the APPLICANT is an entity and not a natural person, APPLICANT shall include all persons who are the members, managers, officers, directors, and volunteers of such entity.
CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY. An entity registered with the South Dakota Department of Health that acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis and related supplies to a medical cannabis establishment.
CANNABIS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY. An entity registered with the South Dakota Department of Health that acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis products to a medical cannabis establishment.
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. An independent entity registered with the South Dakota Department of Health to analyze the safety and potency of cannabis.
CARDHOLDER. Any person who has been issued and possesses a valid registry identification card
pursuant to SDCL Chapter 34-20G.
CITY. The City of Vermillion, South Dakota, its governing body, officers, employees and agents.
DISQUALIFYING FELONY OFFENSE. A crime that was classified as a felony in the jurisdiction where the person was convicted.
INITIAL APPLICATION. The first application filed by a person or entity for a medical cannabis
establishment license.
LICENSED PREMISES. The building within which the establishment operates.
LICENSEE. Any person or business entity that has been issued and holds a valid, current license pursuant to this chapter. If the licensee is an entity and not a natural person, licensee shall encompass all persons who are the members, managers, officers, directors, volunteers, partners, or associates of such entity.
MEDICAL CANNABIS or CANNABIS. Marijuana as defined in SDCL § 22-42-1.
MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY. An entity registered with the South Dakota Department of Health 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 medical cannabis dispensary.
REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD. A document issued by South Dakota Department of Health that identifies a person as a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver, or documentation that is deemed a registry identification card pursuant to SDCL §§ 34-20G-29 to 34-20G-42, inclusive.
(Ord. 1435, passed 6-7-2021; Am. Ord. 1444, passed 11-1-2021; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-20-2021)