§ 7.55.010. Definitions.

A.

For the purposes of this chapter, the words and phrases set forth are defined and shall be construed as hereafter set out, unless it is apparent from the context than any such word or phrase has a different meaning.

B.

Whenever any word or phrase used in this chapter is not defined herein but is defined in state law or regulation or in another section of the Los Angeles County Code, the definition set forth in such state law or regulation or such other section of the Los Angeles County Code is incorporated in this chapter as though set forth herein in full, and shall apply to such word and phrase used by not defined herein.

C.

"County" means the County of Los Angeles.

D.

"Existing owner" means an owner of a medical marijuana dispensary operating on the effective date of this ordinance.

E.

"Manager" means the owner or other person designated by the owner to be the owner's on-site representative in a medical marijuana dispensary, who shall comply with the provisions set forth in Article 1 of this chapter.

F.

"Medical marijuana dispensary" means any facility or location as defined in section 22.08.130 M of this code.

G.

"Owner" or "operator" means the person, persons or legal entity having legal ownership of a business operating as a medical marijuana dispensary. Any reference in this chapter to "owning" means having existing owner status.

(Ord. 2006-0036 § 3 (part), 2006.)