Section 15-22-2.9 - Practitioner Registration2.9.1 Practitioners shall register annually with the Department to participate in the medical cannabis program for purposes of issuing written certifications on behalf of qualifying patients.2.9.2 The collaborating physician (MD/DO), for both physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners, shall be registered with the Department in order for the physician assistant or nurse practitioner in collaboration with that physician (MD/DO) to subsequently register with the Department.2.9.3 In order to register with the Department, the practitioner (i.e., applicant) shall submit the following to the Department:A. Evidence of unrestricted licensure in Mississippi by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure; Mississippi State Board of Nursing; or Mississippi State Board of Optometry;B. Issue date and expiration date of licensure in Mississippi;D. Physical address of practice;E. Current telephone number and email address;F. Evidence of completion of continuing medical education approved by the Department;G. A waiver, signed and dated by the practitioner, allowing, and authorizing the Department to fully communicate with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Nursing; or Mississippi State Board of Optometry and receive licensure information; and,H. An attestation that the applicant has no direct or indirect financial interest in any licensed medical cannabis establishment.2.9.4 Practitioner Registration may be suspended or revoked for the following:A. The practitioner provided false information to the Department; and/orB. The practitioner is the subject of disciplinary action from the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Nursing, or Mississippi State Board of Optometry.