Md. Code Regs. 14.17.04.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024
Section 14.17.04.05 - Accommodations for Qualifying Patients
A. A standard dispensary licensed under COMAR 14.17.06.08 shall:
(1) Provide exclusive access to the licensed premises to qualifying patients and registered caregivers for at least 1 hour per day that the dispensary is operational or a dedicated service line to serve only qualifying patients and caregivers for the duration of the licensed premises' operating hours;
(2) Conspicuously display information about the reserved hours or dedicated service line for qualifying patients and registered caregivers, whichever is applicable on:
(a) The front of the licensed premises; and
(b) If applicable, the licensed dispensary's social media accounts and public-facing website;
(3) If providing reserved hours, maintain a consistent schedule; and
(4) If providing a dedicated service line, shall make a good faith effort to prioritize qualifying patients and registered caregivers.
B. A standard dispensary may offer additional time and accommodation for qualifying patients and registered caregivers beyond the requirements in §A of this regulation, including reserving for qualifying and registered caregivers:
(1) Priority access to the dispensary service area; and
(2) Parking spaces near the entrance of the dispensary, if applicable.

Md. Code Regs. 14.17.04.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 559, eff. 7/1/2023 (EMERGENCY); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 676, eff. 6/7/2024, exp. 8/31/2024 (Emergency); adopted effective 51:14 Md. R. 678, eff. 7/22/2024.