Section 22-C702. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION CARDS

 

702.1Not later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a registration identification card, the qualifying patient or caregiver may apply for renewal of his or her registration identification card as follows:

 

(a)Submit a completed renewal application to the Department on the required forms and include:

 

(1)One (1) clear photocopy of a U.S., state or District government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, as proof of identity;

 

(2)Proof of District residency by meeting the requirements set forth in § 501.2, if applicable; and

 

(3)A signed and dated written physician’s recommendation for the use of medical marijuana meeting the requirements of this chapter, that is dated not more than ninety (90) days prior to the application date;

 

(b)Designate the dispensary where the qualifying patient will receive his or her medical marijuana; and

 

(c)Pay the required application fee.

702.2To renew a registration identification card for a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the minor shall submit a completed application to the Department on the required forms, which shall include:

(a)One (1) clear photocopy of U.S., state or District government-issued photo ID issued to the parent or legal guardian, such as a driver’s license, as proof of identity;

(b)Proof of the minor and parent or legal guardian’s District residency by meeting the requirements set forth in § 104.3;

 

(c)A signed and dated written physician’s recommendation for the use of medical marijuana meeting the requirements of this chapter, that is dated not more than ninety (90) days prior to the application date;

 

(d)Designation of the individual who will serve as the minor’s caregiver;

(e)Designation of the dispensary where the qualifying patient will receive his or her medical marijuana;

 

(f)The signed, written statement of the minor’s parent or legal guardian affirming that he or she:

 

(1)Understands the qualifying medical condition or qualifying medical treatment of the minor;

 

(2) Understands the potential benefits and potential adverse effects of the use of medical marijuana, in general, and specifically, in the case of the minor;

 

(3)Consents to the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of the minor’s qualifying medical condition or treatment of the side effects of the minor’s qualifying medical treatment; and

 

(4)Consents to, or has designated another adult to, serve as the caregiver for the qualifying patient and that the caregiver will control the acquisition, possession, dosage, and frequency of use of medical marijuana by the qualifying patient; and

 

(g)Payment for the required application fee;
 

702.4The minor’s designated caregiver shall also renew his or her registration with the Department and obtain a new caregiver registration identification card. 

authority

The Mayor, pursuant to section 14 of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999 (Act), effective July 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-210; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1671.01, et. seq. (2011 Supp.)).

source

Notice of Emergency and Third Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3299 (April 15, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency and Fourth Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7207 (August 12, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10128, 10147 (December 2, 2011).