Current through December 10, 2024
Section 15-22-2.4 - Nonresident Qualifying Patients (i.e., Nonresident Cardholders)2.4.1 In order to participate in the program as a nonresident cardholder the following conditions shall be met: A. The individual has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition by a practitioner (licensed to prescribe medicine under the respective occupational board of the state of residence) in his or her respective state of residence;B. The individual is not a resident of the State of Mississippi or has been a resident of the State of Mississippi for less than forty-five (45) days;C. The individual has an active identification card for the use of medical cannabis in his/her state of residence; and,D. The individual has met the application criteria in Rule 2.4.2 below.2.4.2 To obtain a Nonresident 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 and mailing address;D. Current telephone number and/or email address;E. Identification issued by the applicant's state of residence (driver's license or state-issued ID card);F. Current photograph: 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");G. Proof of active (current) participation in the medical cannabis program of the individual's state of residence (as set forth by the Department);H. Identification card nonrefundable fee of $75.00;I. An attestation, signed and dated by the applicant, that the information provided is true and correct;J. An attestation, signed and dated by the applicant, pledging not to divert medical cannabis or medical cannabis products to any individual or entity; and,K. Any other information that may be required by the Department.2.4.3 In compliance with Rule 2.4.2 above, an individual seeking to participate in the program as a nonresident cardholder may apply to receive his/her nonresident identification card up to thirty (30) days before arriving in Mississippi.2.4.4 The following limitations apply to nonresident cardholders: A. A nonresident card is valid for a maximum of two (2) fifteen (15) day periods in a 365-day year from the date of issuance of the card;B. The first consecutive fifteen (15) day period is the initial approval period;C. The second consecutive fifteen (15) day period is the renewal period;D. A maximum of six (6) MMCEUs of medical cannabis shall be dispensed per week to a nonresident cardholder;E. A maximum of twelve (12) MMCEUs of medical cannabis shall be dispensed to a nonresident cardholder in a consecutive fifteen (15) day period; andF. The maximum possession limit for nonresident cardholders shall be fourteen (14) MMCEUs.