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All definitions used in this chapter apply to this chapter only and, except as otherwise revised below, shall have the meaning established pursuant to RCW Title 69 and Chapter 314-55 WAC, as the same exist now or as they may later be amended. Selected definitions have been included below for ease of reference.

A. Marijuana or Marihuana. “Marijuana” or “marihuana” as defined in RCW 69.50.101 means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration greater than three-tenths percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis; 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. The term 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 therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.

B. Marijuana Processor. “Marijuana processor,” as defined in RCW 69.50.101, means a person licensed by the State Liquor and Cannabis Board to process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products, package and label useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products for the sale in retail outlets, and sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products at wholesale to marijuana retailers.

C. Marijuana Producer. “Marijuana producer,” as defined in RCW 69.50.101, means a person licensed by the State Liquor and Cannabis Board to produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other licensed marijuana producers.

D. Marijuana-Infused Products. “Marijuana-infused products,” as defined in RCW 69.50.101, means products that contain marijuana or marijuana extracts, are intended for human use, and have a THC concentration greater than three-tenths percent (0.3%) and no greater than sixty percent (60%). The term “marijuana-infused products” does not include either useable marijuana or marijuana concentrates.

E. Marijuana Retailer. “Marijuana retailer,” as defined in RCW 69.50.101, means a person licensed by the State Liquor and Cannabis Board to sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products in a retail outlet.

F. Marijuana Production, Processing and Retail Sales. As used in this chapter, any reference to marijuana production, processing and retail sales shall refer only to recreational marijuana production, processing and retail sales.

G. Cultivation. “Cultivation” means the planting, growing, harvesting, drying or processing of marijuana plants or any part thereof.

H. Indoors. “Indoors” means within a fully enclosed and secure structure that complies with the International Building Code, as adopted by the City of Moses Lake, that has a complete roof enclosure supported by connecting walls extending from the ground to the roof, and a foundation, slab, or equivalent base to which the floor is securely attached. The structure must be secure against unauthorized entry, accessible only through two (2) or more lockable doors, and constructed of solid materials that cannot be easily broken through. Plastic sheeting, regardless of gauge, or similar products do not satisfy this requirement.

I. Outdoors. “Outdoors” means any location that is not indoors within a fully enclosed and secure structure as defined herein.

J. Useable Marijuana. “Useable marijuana” means dried marijuana flowers. The term “useable marijuana” does not include marijuana-infused products. (Ord. 2929, 8/13/19; Ord. 2731, 9/23/14)