216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-3.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-20-10-3.5 - Application for Department of Health Registry Identification Cards and Fees

3.5.1Registry Identification Cards for Qualifying Patients, Primary Caregivers and Authorized Purchasers

A. The Department of Health shall issue registry photo identification cards to qualifying patients, primary caregivers and authorized purchasers who submit the following:

1. Written certification as defined in § 3.3(A)(31) of this Part;

2. Non-returnable, non-refundable application or renewal fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health, Part 10-05-2 of this Title, for each qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or authorized purchaser of the qualifying patient identified on the application;

a. Provided, however, for a qualifying patient or primary caregiver who submits satisfactory evidence to the Department of Health of being a recipient of Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Veteran Disability, or Railroad Disability, a non-returnable, non-refundable application or renewal fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health, Part 10-05-2 of this Title, shall be submitted.

3. Name, address, and date of birth of the qualifying patient. If the qualifying patient is homeless, no address is required.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of the qualifying patient's practitioner; and

5. Name, address, and date of birth of one primary caregiver and one authorized purchaser, for the qualifying patient, if any.

6. Whether the qualifying patient elects to grow medical marijuana plants for himself or herself.

7. Each applicant for qualifying patient registry identification card shall also indicate if he or she would like the Department of Health to notify him or her of any clinical studies about marijuana's risk or efficacy.

8. Individuals licensed by the Department of Business Regulation shall obtain registry photo identification cards from the Department of Health.

3.5.2Registry Identification Cards for Minors

A. The Department of Health shall not issue a registry identification card to a qualifying patient under the age of eighteen (18) unless:

1. The qualifying patient's practitioner has explained the potential risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana to the qualifying patient and to a parent, guardian or person having legal custody of the qualifying patient; and

2. A parent, guardian or person having legal custody consents in writing to:

a. Allow the qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana;

b. Serve as the qualifying patient's primary caregiver or authorized purchaser; and

c. Control the acquisition of the marijuana, the dosage, and the frequency of the medical use of marijuana by the qualifying patient.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-3.5

Amended effective 8/16/2020