D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-C5105

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 22-C5105 - MEDICAL MARIJUANA CERTIFICATION PROVIDER PERMIT

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 Board to conduct a medical marijuana and education training program as set forth in §§5105.2.

5105.2

A medical marijuana certification provider shall include the following subjects in its education training program; which shall be submitted to the Board 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 qualifying 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.

5105.3

An application for a medical marijuana certification provider permit shall:

(a) Be completed on a form provided by the Board;

(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 Board 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 Board for approval as part of its application to renew its medical marijuana certification provider permit.

5105.6

A medical marijuana certification provider permit shall be valid for three (3) years.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-C5105

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, 10168 (December 2, 2011); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 2388 (3/8/2024)

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.)).