Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-154.3
Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024
Rule 641-154.3 - Medical cannabidiol registration card-application and issuance to patient(1) Subject to subrule 154.3(7), the department may issue a medical cannabidiol registration card to a patient who: a. Is at least 18 years of age.b. Is a permanent resident of Iowa.c. Submits a written certification to the department, provided to the patient pursuant to rule 641-154.2 (124E) and signed by the patient's health care practitioner certifying that the patient is suffering from a debilitating medical condition.d. Submits an application to the department, on a form created by the department and available at the department's website (www.idph.iowa.gov), that contains all of the following:(1) The patient's full legal name, Iowa residence address, mailing address (if different from the patient's residence address), telephone number, date of birth, and sex designation. The patient shall not provide as a mailing address an address for which a forwarding order is in place.(2) A copy of the patient's valid photo identification. Acceptable photo identification includes:1. A valid Iowa driver's license,2. A valid Iowa nonoperator's identification card, or3. An alternative form of valid photo identification. A patient who possesses or is eligible for an Iowa driver's license or an Iowa nonoperator's identification card shall present such document as valid photo identification. A patient who is ineligible or unable to obtain an Iowa driver's license or an Iowa nonoperator's identification card may apply for an exemption and request submission of an alternative form of valid photo identification. A patient who applies for an exemption is subject to verification of the patient's identity through a process established by the department to ensure the genuineness, regularity, and legality of the alternative form of valid photo identification.(3) Full name, address, and telephone number of the patient's health care practitioner.(4) Full legal name, residence address, date of birth, and telephone number of each primary caregiver of the patient, if any.(5) An attestation as to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided by the patient on the application.e. Submits the required fee, as described in subrule 154.12(1).(2) Upon the completion, verification, and approval of the patient's application and the receipt of the required fee, the department shall issue a medical cannabidiol registration card to the patient.(3) A medical cannabidiol registration card issued to a patient by the department shall contain all of the following:a. The patient's full legal name, Iowa residence address, date of birth, and sex designation, as shown on the patient's Iowa driver's license, nonoperator's identification card, or alternative form of valid photo identification provided pursuant to paragraph 154.3(1)"d"(2)"3." If the patient's name, Iowa residence address, date of birth, or sex designation has changed since the issuance of the patient's Iowa driver's license, nonoperator's identification card, or alternative form of valid photo identification, the patient shall first update the patient's Iowa driver's license or nonoperator's identification card to reflect the current information, according to the procedures set forth in 761-subrule 605.11(2), 761-subrule 605.25(4), or rule 761-630.3 (321), or shall update the alternative form of valid photo identification in accordance with the process of the issuing agency.b. The date of issuance and the date of expiration, which shall be one year from the date of issuance.c. A distinguishing registration number that is not the patient's social security number.d. A statement that the medical cannabidiol registration card is not valid for identification purposes.(4) Every patient 18 years of age or older must obtain a valid medical cannabidiol registration card to use medical cannabidiol in Iowa.(5) An authorization to use medical cannabidiol or marijuana for medicinal purposes issued by another state, territory, or jurisdiction does not satisfy the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 124E or these rules for the issuance of a medical cannabidiol registration card.(6) A valid medical cannabidiol registration card, or its equivalent, issued under the laws of another state that allow an out-of-state patient to possess or use medical cannabidiol in the jurisdiction of issuance shall have the same force and effect as a valid medical cannabidiol registration card issued pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 124E, except that an out-of-state patient in Iowa shall not obtain medical cannabidiol from a medical cannabidiol dispensary in Iowa.(7) The department shall not issue a medical cannabidiol registration card for a patient who is enrolled in a federally approved clinical trial for the treatment of a debilitating medical condition with medical cannabidiol.Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-154.3
Adopted by IAB October 1, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 7, effective 1/30/2015Amended by IAB July 5, 2017/Volume XL, Number 01, effective 6/13/2017Amended by IAB June 5, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 25, effective 7/10/2019Amended by IAB October 7, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 8, effective 11/11/2020Amended by IAB June 15, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 25, effective 7/20/2022