Current through October 31, 2024
Section 15-22-2.3 - Application to Participate in the Medical Cannabis Program as a Registered Qualifying Patient2.3.1 To obtain a Registered Qualifying Patient Identification Card, an applicant shall submit (in a form and manner determined by the Department) the following information: A. Full legal name and any aliases, such as a nickname (e.g., Bill as a nickname for William);C. Current physical address;D. Current mailing address;E. Current telephone number and/or email address;F. Identification issued by the State of MS (driver's license or ID card issued by the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles);G. Current photograph, meeting the following requirements: 1. clear, color photograph of the head and top of shoulders (headshot);2. in a .jpg, .png, or .gif digital image format;3. taken in the last six months to reflect the applicant's appearance;4. taken in front of a plain white or off-white background;5. taken in full-face view directly facing the camera at eye level with nothing obscuring the face;6. shall not be digitally enhanced to change the appearance of the applicant (e.g., use of "filters");H. Written certification (as set forth by the Department);I. Identification card nonrefundable fee (see Rules 2.1.3 and 2.1.4);J. An attestation, signed and dated by the applicant, that the information provided is true and correct;K. An attestation, signed and dated by the applicant, pledging not to divert medical cannabis or medical cannabis products to any individual or entity; and,L. Any other information that may be required by the Department.2.3.2 To obtain a Qualified Patient Identification Card for a Minor (under the age of 18), a legal guardian or custodial parent with responsibility for health care decisions, on behalf of the minor applicant, shall submit (in a form and manner determined by the Department) the following information: A. The full legal name and aliases, such as a nickname (e.g., Bill as a nickname for William) of the minor applicant;B. The minor applicant's date of birth;C. A copy of the minor applicant's birth certificate;D. A copy of any court orders pertaining to custody of the minor applicant (including, but not limited to custody order through chancery or youth court);E. The minor applicant's current physical address;F. Proof of minor's residency in the State of Mississippi provided by the custodial parent and/ or legal guardian (see Rule 2.4.1 for sources required);G. The minor applicant's telephone number and/or email address if the applicant has a telephone number and/or email address and that telephone number and/or email address is different from one provided by the applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);H. The full legal name(s) of the minor applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);I. The date(s) of birth of the minor applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);J. The current physical address(es) of the minor applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);K. The current telephone number(s) and/or email address(es) of the minor applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s);L. Identification issued by the State of MS (if applicable based on minor applicant) MS (driver's license or ID card issued by the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles);M. Current photograph of minor applicant: 1. clear, color photograph of the head and top of shoulders (headshot);2. in a .jpg, .png, or .gif digital image format3. taken in the last six months to reflect the applicant's appearance;4. taken in front of a plain white or off-white background;5. taken in full-face view directly facing the camera at eye level with nothing obscuring the face;6. shall not be digitally enhanced to change the appearance of the applicant (e.g., use of "filters");N. Written certifications (as set forth by the Department);O. Identification card nonrefundable fee (see Rules 2.1.3 and 2.1.4);P. An attestation that the information provided is true and correct;Q. Parental or legal guardian consent for the minor to participate in the medical cannabis program;R. An attestation, signed and dated by the applicant and parent(s)/legal guardian(s), pledging not to divert medical cannabis or medical cannabis products to any individual or entity; and,S. Any other information that may be required by the Department.2.3.3 A certification issued for an individual between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25) must meet the following conditions: 1. The debilitating condition is confirmed by two practitioners from separate practices after an in-person consultation (this isn't required if the person is homebound or had an identification card before the age of 18); and,2. One of the practitioners must be a physician (MD/DO).2.3.4 The following limitations apply to resident cardholders: A. A resident card is valid for a maximum of one (1) year from the date of issuance of the card;B. A maximum of six (6) MMCEUs of medical cannabis in a week can be dispensed to a resident cardholder;C. A maximum of twenty-four (24) MMCEUs of medical cannabis in a thirty (30) day period can be dispensed to a resident cardholder; andD. A maximum of twenty-eight (28) MMCEUs is the possession limit for resident cardholders.