56.01.050 Definitions

As used in this title, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a) "Critical fluid extraction Marijuana concentrate" means a Marijuana concentrate that was produced by extracting cannabinoids from Marijuana through the use of a hydrocarbon solvent, such as butane or propane, Carbon Dioxide, or substantially similar process.

(b) "Cultivation" means the preparing and growing of the plant Cannabis, commonly known as Marijuana.

(c) "Cultivation facility" means any business under the jurisdiction of the Tribe that acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies or sells Marijuana and related supplies to another cultivation facility, a processing facility or distribution facility.

(d) "Distribution facility" means any business under the jurisdiction of the Tribe that acquires, possesses, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, sells or dispenses Marijuana or related supplies and educational materials to the holder of a valid Registration card.

(e) "Fat-based Marijuana concentrate" means a Marijuana concentrate that was produced by extracting cannabinoids from Marijuana through the use of butter, olive oil or other typical cooking fats as a solvent.

(f) "Foreign cultivation facility" means a cultivation facility that is not under the jurisdiction the Tribe.

(g) "Inventory control" means a process that monitors the chain of custody of Marijuana from the point of cultivation to the consumer.

(h) "Licensed" means holding a valid license issued by the Commission.

(i) "Management employees" means those employees who serve in a supervisory role of some nature and are at least 25 years old.

(j) "Marijuana" refers to the plant Cannabis, including constituents of the plant, the preparation of the plant, and the final primary product of the plant for use or consumption.

(k) cultivating or harvesting, processing, or distributing Marijuana or Marijuana Product.

(l) "Marijuana concentrate" means specific subset of Marijuana that was produced by extracting cannabinoids from Marijuana. Types of Marijuana concentrates include water- based Marijuana concentrates, solvent-based Marijuana concentrates, critical fluid extraction Marijuana concentrates and fat-based Marijuana concentrates.

(m) "Marijuana Employee License" means a license issued by the Marijuana Control Commission and required prior to working in a Marijuana Business.

(n) "Marijuana product" means a product that contains Marijuana or an extract thereof and is intended for use or consumption other than by smoke inhalation, including but not limited to foodstuffs, extracts, oils, tinctures and other similar products.

(o) "Processing" means the harvesting of the plant Cannabis or the use of any process or equipment, including but not limited to dehydrators or humidifiers that may be necessary to convert raw Marijuana plants or plant parts into a consumable product.

(p) "Processing facility" means any business under the jurisdiction of the Tribe at which Marijuana is processed for supply to a distribution Facility.

(q) "Registration card" means a document issued by the Commission or by a licensed medical provider that identifies a person as having registered to consume Marijuana. Such registrant will also be exempt from prosecution by the Tribe for engaging in the use of Marijuana.

(r) "Reservation" means all lands described or referenced in the Tribe's Constitution; all lands over which the Tribe retains jurisdiction; all lands held by the United States of America in trust for the Tribe; and any lands which may in the future come within the jurisdiction of the Tribe by any lawful means.

(s) "Shipping container" means any container or wrapping used solely for the transport of Marijuana product to a distribution facility.

(t) "Solvent-based Marijuana concentrate" means a Marijuana Concentrate that was produced by extracting cannabinoids from Marijuana through the use of glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, or propylene glycol as a solvent.

(u) "State" means the State of North Dakota.

(v) "Tribe" means the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa, and "Tribal" means of that Tribe.

(w) "Tribal Court" means the Judiciary or tribal courts of the Tribe as established pursuant to the Constitution and Code.

(x) "Use of Marijuana" means personal use of Marijuana.

(y) "Water-based Marijuana concentrate" means a Marijuana Concentrate that was produced by extracting cannabinoids from Marijuana through the use of only water or ice.