N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30A-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 17:30A-3.1 - Registry identification cards

(a) Subject to N.J.A.C. 17:30A-3.2, each registry identification card shall be valid for two years from its effective date, unless revoked or surrendered.

(b) Each person to whom the Commission has issued a registry identification card shall possess the registry identification card whenever he or she is in possession of medicinal marijuana.

(c) Registry identification cards shall contain:

1. The name, address, date of birth, and Commission issued registry identification number of the qualifying patient;

2. If the qualifying patient has designated a registered primary caregiver, the name, address, date of birth, and Commission-issued registry identification number of the primary caregiver;

3. If the qualifying patient is a minor, the name, address, date of birth, and Commission-issued registry identification number of the parent, guardian, or person who has legal custody of a qualifying patient who is a minor;

4. An indication as to whether the cardholder is the qualifying patient, a primary caregiver, a minor who is a qualifying patient, or the parent, guardian, or person who has legal custody of a qualifying patient who is a minor;

5. A photograph of the cardholder;

6. The effective date and expiration date of the registry identification card; and

7. The telephone number and web address of the Commission, so that the authenticity of the registry identification card can be validated.

(d) Each person to whom the Commission issues a registry identification card shall produce it to Commission staff for inspection upon demand or pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30A-4.4(b).

(e) Registry identification cards shall not be transferable.

(f) Registry identification cards are the property of the Commission and shall be surrendered to Commission staff upon issuance of a new registry identification card or following the revocation or denial of renewal of registration of the registrant.

1. The temporary registry identification card may be surrendered by United States mail to the Commission or in person.

(g) A person may voluntarily surrender a registry identification card with a written notice stating that the person wishes to voluntarily surrender the registry identification card pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30A-3.1(f)1.

1. The Commission shall deem a voluntarily surrendered registry identification card to be null and void on the date the Commission receives it.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:30A-3.1

Amended by R.2019 d.049, effective 5/20/2019.
See: 50 N.J.R. 1398(a), 51 N.J.R. 732(a).
In (c)7, substituted "Division" for "Medicinal Marijuana Program of the Department"; and in (f)1, substituted "Division" for "Medicinal Marijuana Program".