Definitions
San Diego Municipal Code § 42.1302
in effect§42.1302 Definitions
For the purpose of this Division the following definitions shall apply and appear in italicized letters:
Cannabis has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code section 11018.
Cannabis processing means the creation or manufacturing of cannabis concentrate or an edible or topical product containing concentrated cannabis and other ingredients.
Cannabis products has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code section 11018.1.
Primary caregiver means the individual designated by the qualified patient who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of the qualified patient, in accordance with state law, including California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5. As explained in People v. Mentch, 45 Cal. 4th 274 (2008), a primary caregiver is a person who consistently provides caregiving to a qualified patient, independent of any assistance in taking medical cannabis, at or before the time he or she assumed responsibility for assisting with medical cannabis.
Private residence has the same meaning as in California Health and Safety Code section 11362.2(b)(5).
Qualified patient means a California resident having the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person’s health would benefit from the use of cannabis in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which cannabis provides relief in accordance with state law, including California Health and Safety Code section 11362.5.
Vaping has the same meaning as in section 43.1001 of this Code.
Volatile solvents means volatile organic compounds, including explosive gases, such as butane, propane, xylene, styrene, gasoline, kerosene, O2 or H2, and dangerous poisons, toxins or carcinogens, such as methanol, iso-propyl alcohol, methylene chloride, acetone, benzene, toluene, and trichloro-ethylene.
(Amended 9-29-2003 by O-19218 N.S.)
(Amended 4-27-2011 by O-20043 N.S.; effective 5-27-2011.)
(Amended 2-22-2017 by O-20794 N.S.; effective 3-24-2017.)
(Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21163 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art02Division13.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026