The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter:

    A.    “Applicant” means a person who shall seek a permit under this chapter by filing an application as provided for in this chapter. “Application” means that form provided by the sheriff in accordance with this chapter for the purpose of seeking a permit.

    B.    “County” means the county of Alameda. “State” means the state of California.

    C.    “Eligible application” means an application that complies with the requirements of the initial review and is submitted for final selection, as provided for in Section 6.108.110.

    D.    “Identification card” has the same definition as in Section 11362.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, as it may be amended.

    E.    “Medical marijuana dispensary” or “dispensary” means any facility where medical marijuana is made available and/or distributed under the authority of California Compassionate Use Act and as regulated by this chapter; provided, however, that the following facilities are exempt from the requirement of a permit:

    1.    A clinic that is licensed under Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the California Health and Safety Code.

    2.    A health care facility that is licensed under Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the California Health and Safety Code.

    3.    A residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness that is licensed under Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the California Health and Safety Code.

    4.    A residential care facility for the elderly that is licensed under Chapter 3.2 of Division 2 of the California Health and Safety Code.

    5.    A residential hospice or a home health agency that is licensed under Chapter 8 of Division 2 of the California Health and Safety Code.

    F.    “Permit” means a permit issued by the county to  a medical marijuana dispensary under this chapter. “Permittee” means a person who holds an effective and current permit under this chapter.

    G.    “Person” means any human being or an incorporated or unincorporated business entity or association established under the laws of the state.

    H.    “Person with an identification card” has the same definition as in Section 11362.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, as it may be amended. Until such time as the state implements a program for issuance of identification cards under Section 11362.7 of the California Health and Safety Code throughout California, any identification card issued under the authority of the state or a local agency in California shall be deemed to comply with this section.

    I.    “Premises” means the building in which a medical marijuana dispensary is operated and, in addition, any accessory structures and appurtenant areas.

    J.    “Sheriff” means the sheriff of the county of Alameda and his or her authorized representatives.

    K.    “Primary caregiver” has the same definition as in Section 11362.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, as it may be amended.

    L.    “Qualified patient” has the same definition as in Section 11362.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, as it may be amended.

    M.    “School” means an institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, that offers a regular course of instruction and any child or day care facility. (Ord. 2005-52 § 2 (part): Ord. 2005-25 § 2 (part))

6.108.020