A. Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
MARIJUANA: All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivation, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or resin. This definition shall not include the mature stalks of such plant; fiber produced from such stalks; oil, cake or other compound made from the seeds or mature stalk of such plant.
PRACTITIONER: 1. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, or other person who is authorized by State or Federal law to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to use, use for scientific purposes or administer marijuana or a controlled dangerous substance in the course of professional practice or research in this State; or
2. A pharmacy, hospital, laboratory or other institution authorized by State or Federal law to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, use for scientific purposes or administer marijuana or a controlled dangerous substance in the course of professional practice or research in this State.
B. Prohibition: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana, unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order from a practitioner, while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or unless the possession of such substance is authorized by State or Federal law. (Ord. 1671, 8-6-2018)