[Added 8-18-2023 by Ord. No. 0823-02]
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
HEMP
All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis.
MARIJUANA
Except for hemp, all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.
MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY
An entity licensed to cultivate, prepare, and package marijuana and sell marijuana to retail marijuana stores, to marijuana product manufacturing facilities, and to other marijuana cultivation facilities, but not to consumers. A marijuana cultivation facility may not produce marijuana concentrates, tinctures, extracts, or other marijuana products.
MARIJUANA PRODUCT
Products that are comprised of marijuana, including concentrated marijuana, and other ingredients and are intended for use or consumption, such as edible products, ointments, and tinctures.
MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY
An entity licensed to purchase marijuana; manufacture, prepare, and package marijuana products; and sell marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana product manufacturing facilities and retail marijuana stores, but not to consumers.
MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITY
An entity licensed to test marijuana for potency and contaminants.
RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE
An entity licensed to purchase marijuana from marijuana cultivation facilities; to purchase marijuana and marijuana products from marijuana product manufacturing facilities; and to sell marijuana and marijuana products to consumers.
Within the limits and bounds of the City of Rehoboth Beach, no person shall operate, maintain or otherwise be engaged in any entity, whether for profit or nonprofit, defined under this Article VII as a marijuana cultivation facility, marijuana product manufacturing facility, marijuana testing facility, or retail marijuana store. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the retail sale of hemp as defined under this Article VII.
Any violation of this article is declared a civil offense pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Municipal Code of the City of Rehoboth Beach.