§ 6-301. Defined terms.  


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  • As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates and requires a different meaning:

    (1)

    Cannabis shall have the same meaning as marijuana as that term is defined in section 16(2)(f) of article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution.

    (2)

    Cannabis consumption accessory shall mean a marijuana accessory as that term is defined in section 16(2)(g) of article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution that is used for the consumption of cannabis.

    (3)

    Consumer shall mean a consenting individual, twenty-one (21) years of age or older, who wishes to engage in the consumption of cannabis within a designated consumption area.

    (4)

    Designated consumption area shall mean a designated area where consumers are expressly permitted to consume cannabis.

    (5)

    Director shall mean the director of excise and licenses.

    (6)

    Eligible neighborhood organization shall mean any of the following organizations that includes within its boundaries all or a portion of the property where a designated consumption area is proposed to be located and is: (i) a registered neighborhood organization as defined in the Revised Municipal Code that has been in existence for more than two (2) years; (ii) a business improvement district; or (iii) any other type of association of residents and owners of real property designated by the director as an eligible neighborhood organization.

    (7)

    Evidence of community support shall mean any of the following forms of documentation; provided, however, that such documentation is authorized by an officer, director, or agent of one (1) or more eligible neighborhood organizations:

    (a)

    A letter of community support or non-opposition;

    (b)

    A document or communication indicating community support or non-opposition;

    (c)

    A good neighbor agreement; or

    (d)

    Any other form of community support or non-opposition that the director creates, or deems sufficient, for the purpose of demonstrating evidence of community support.

    (8)

    Good neighbor agreement shall mean an agreement entered into between an applicant for a cannabis consumption permit and one (1) or more eligible neighborhood organizations.

    (9)

    Permittee or permit holder shall mean a person or business who receives a permit under this article.

    (10)

    Smoking shall mean the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains cannabis.

(Ord. No. 300-16, § 1, 11-8-16)