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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-C. MEDICAL MARIJUANA |
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Chapter 22-C51. REGISTRATION AND PERMIT CATEGORIES |
Section 22-C5105. MEDICAL MARIJUANA CERTIFICATION PROVIDER PERMIT
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5105.1 A person or entity wishing to become a medical marijuana certification provider shall obtain a medical marijuana certification provider permit which shall allow the holder to provide a medical marijuana training and education certification program in the District of Columbia. For purposes of this section, a "medical marijuana certification provider" shall mean any person or entity approved by the Department to conduct a medical marijuana and education training program as set forth in § 5105.2. A medical marijuana provider permit shall be valid for three (3) years.
5105.2 A medical marijuana certification provider shall include the following subjects in its education training program; which shall be submitted to the Department for approval:
(a) The effect medical marijuana use has on the body and behavior, especially as to driving ability, and that driving under the influence of marijuana is prohibited under the Act;(b) Procedures for the proper handling and dispensing of medical marijuana to qualified patients and caregivers;
(c) Methods of recognizing and communicating with underage qualifying patients and caregivers;
(d) Prevention techniques involving effective identification and carding procedures;
(e) Explanation of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010 and Federal law relating to marijuana and ensuring compliance with this title and District law;
(f) Advertising, promotion, and marketing of medical marijuana; and
(g)Security and theft prevention.
5105.3An application for a medical marijuana certification provider permit shall:
(a)Be completed on a form provided by the Department;
(b)Include a copy of the proposed training materials, curriculum, and examinations; and
(c) Include payment of the annual fee for the entire three (3)-year permit period.
5105.4 The Department shall make the final determination as to the qualifications of the applicant and compliance of the applicant's program with § 5105.2, and may require a meeting with the applicant prior to issuing its decision.
5105.5 Approval of a medical marijuana training and education program shall expire after three (3) years from the date of the course obtaining approval. The applicant shall resubmit a program to the Department for approval as part of its application to renew its medical marijuana certification provider permit.