Whenever reference is made in this chapter to the "Illinois
Cannabis Act" or the "Cannabis Act" it shall mean the Cannabis Regulation
and Tax Act of Illinois approved June 25, 2019, in force January 1,
2020 (410 ILCS 705/1-1 et seq.). All other words and phrases used
herein shall have the same meanings as the same or similar words or
phrases defined by and used in said Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act,
including the following:
ACT
The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act of Illinois approved
June 25, 2019, as Public Act 101-0027.
ADVERTISE
To engage in promotional activities, including, but not limited
to: newspaper, radio, internet and electronic media, and television
advertising; the distribution of fliers and circulars; and the display
of window and interior signs.
CANNABIS
Marijuana, hashish, and other substances that are identified
as including any parts of the plant Cannabis sativa and including
derivatives or subspecies, such as indica of all strains of cannabis,
whether growing or not; the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from
any part of the plant; and any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative,
mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin, including
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and all other naturally produced cannabinol
derivatives, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction;
however, "cannabis" does not include the mature stalks of the plant,
fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of
the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted from
it), fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant incapable
of germination. "Cannabis" does not include industrial hemp as defined
and authorized under the Industrial Hemp Act (505 ILCS 89/1 et seq.).
"Cannabis" also means concentrate and cannabis-infused products.
CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT
A cultivation center, craft grower, processing organization,
infusion organization, dispensing organization, or transporting organization.
CANNABIS CONTAINER
A sealed, traceable container, or package used for the purpose
of containment of cannabis or cannabis-infused product during transportation.
DISPENSARY
A facility operated by a dispensing organization at which
activities licensed by the Act may occur.
DISPENSING ORGANIZATION
A facility operated by an organization or business that is
licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
to acquire cannabis from a cultivation center, craft grower, processing
organization, or another dispensary for the purpose of selling or
dispensing cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia,
or related supplies under the Act to purchasers or to qualified registered
medical cannabis patients and caregivers.
OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL
Ownership of at least 51% of the business, including corporate
stock if a corporation, and control over the management and day-to-day
operations of the business and an interest in the capital, assets,
and profits and losses of the business proportionate to percentage
of ownership.
PERSON
A natural individual, firm, partnership, association, joint-stock
company, joint venture, public or private corporation, limited-liability
company, or a receiver, executor, trustee, guardian, or other representative
appointed by order of any court.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place where a person could reasonably be expected to
be observed by others. "Public place" includes all parts of buildings
owned, in whole or in part, or leased by the State of Illinois or
the City of Columbia. "Public place" includes all areas in a park,
recreation area, wildlife area, or playground owned, in whole or in
part, leased, or managed by the State of Illinois or the City of Columbia.
"Public place" does not include a private residence unless the private
residence is used to provide licensed child care, foster care, or
other similar social service care on the premises.
The penalties under this chapter shall be as provided in the Municipal Code of the City of Columbia, Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.