Section 15-22-2.1 - Types of Medical Cannabis Registries and Associated Fees2.1.1 The following types of medical cannabis registry identification cards (may also be referred to as patient cards) will be issued, in a form and manner set by the Department, upon satisfaction of all application criteria:A. Registered Qualifying Patient Identification Card;B. Nonresident Qualifying Patient Identification Card (i.e., temporary patient card or nonresident cardholder); and,C. Registered Designated Caregiver Identification Card.D. Practitioner Registration.2.1.2 At a minimum, identification cards issued by the Department will identify:B. Valid dates of the card;C. Legal name of the cardholder;D. Date of birth of the cardholder;E. Photograph (headshot) of the cardholder;F. Unique identification number;G. MMCEU allotment and limitations; and,H. How the card may be verified.2.1.3 The initial fees for Registered Qualifying Patient Identification Card are as follows:A. The standard nonrefundable fee is $25.00.B. The nonrefundable fee for a 100% disabled veteran or disabled first responder is waived. A disabled veteran or disabled first responder may prove their disability by providing written documentation to the Department from the Social Security Disability Office or documentation that attests the applicant is a 100% disabled veteran as determined by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.C. The nonrefundable fee for a Mississippi Medicaid participant shall be $15.00. Medicaid status will be verified at the time of application.D. All fees are nonrefundable. Fees shall be paid in the manner set forth by the Department at the time of application.2.1.4 The renewal fees for Registered Qualifying Patient Identification Cards are as follows: A. The standard nonrefundable fee is $25.00.B. The nonrefundable fee for a 100% disabled veteran or disabled first responder is waived. A disabled veteran or disabled first responder may prove their disability by providing written documentation to the Department from the Social Security Disability Office or documentation that attests the applicant is a 100% disabled veteran as determined by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.C. The nonrefundable fee for a Mississippi Medicaid participant shall be $15.00. Medicaid status will be verified at the time of renewal.D. All renewal fees are nonrefundable. Fees shall be paid in the manner set forth by the Department at the time of renewal.2.1.5 The initial fees for a Designated Caregiver Registry Identification Card are as follows: A. The standard nonrefundable fee is $25.00.B. The designated caregiver criminal background check nonrefundable fee is $37.00 to be paid to the Department for conducting the required background checks.C. All fees are nonrefundable. Fees shall be paid in the manner set forth by the Department at the time of application.2.1.6 The renewal fees for a Designated Caregiver Registry Identification Card are as follows:A. The standard nonrefundable fee is $25.00.B. The designated caregiver criminal background check nonrefundable fee is $37.00.C. All fees are nonrefundable. Fees shall be paid in the manner set forth by the Department at the time of application.2.1.7 Both initial and renewal fees for all medical cannabis identification cards may be waived by the Department in the event of extenuating circumstances approved by the Department.