§ 20-56-303 — Limitations on access to dispensary or cultivation facility

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a dispensary or a cultivation facility shall not allow access to the dispensary, cultivation facility, or the property of the dispensary or cultivation facility to individuals who: (1) Do not possess a current registry identification card issued by the Department of Health or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; or (2) Are not authorized by law to be at the dispensary or cultivation facility. (b) (1) A cultivation facility may allow access by visitors to restricted areas of the cultivation facility if: (A) The visitor: (i) Presents a government-issued identification upon entry; (ii) Wears a visitor designation tag at all times; (iii) Is escorted by authorized personnel at all times in the cultivation facility; (iv) Is not a minor; and (v) Has been invited by the cultivation facility or management personnel of the cultivation facility; and (B) The cultivation facility maintains: (i) A log book recording the name, address, and purpose of the visit for each visitor; and (ii) Video surveillance of the restricted areas. (2) (A) A parent with a registry identification card or a designated caregiver registry identification card may bring his or her child or children into a dispensary or cultivation facility for the purpose of purchasing usable marijuana. (B) A parent without a designated caregiver registry identification card or registry identification card may accompany his or her child who has a registry identification card into a dispensary or cultivation facility for the purpose of purchasing usable marijuana for the child or children.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 919,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 1023,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.