Sec. 10.62.03.01. Provider Application for Registration

A. A provider seeking registration as a certifying provider shall submit an application provided by the Commission that includes:

(1) The provider’s:

(a) Full name;

(b) Social Security Number;

(c) Office addresses and phone numbers;

(d) Current email address;

(e) Maryland Board of Physicians, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, or Board of Nursing license number; and

(f) Plan to assess patient outcomes, provide follow-up care, and to collect and analyze data;

(2) An attestation that the:

(a) Provider’s Maryland license is active, unrestricted, and in good standing;

(b) Provider is registered to prescribe controlled substances by the State; and

(c) A standard patient evaluation will be completed and include:

(i) A history;

(ii) A physical examination;

(iii) A review of symptoms; and

(iv) Any other pertinent medical information;

(3) The medical conditions for which the provider may issue written certifications for medical cannabis;

(4) The provider’s other inclusion criteria; and

(5) The reasons the provider may deny issuing a written certification of medical cannabis.

B. The Commission encourages providers to apply to register as a certifying provider to treat patients who:

(1) Have a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that results in the patient being admitted into hospice or receiving palliative care;

(2) Have a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or are receiving treatment for a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that causes:

(a) Cachexia;

(b) Anorexia;

(c) Wasting syndrome;

(d) Severe or chronic pain;

(e) Severe nausea;

(f) Seizures; or

(g) Severe or persistent muscle spasms;

(3) Have the following diseases and conditions:

(a) Glaucoma; or

(b) Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

C. A provider may be registered as a certifying provider to treat a patient who has a condition that is:

(1) Severe;

(2) For which other medical treatments have been ineffective; and

(3) If the symptoms reasonably can be expected to be relieved by the medical use of cannabis.

D. A certifying provider may apply to amend the approval at any time.

E. The application shall be deemed approved unless the Commission notifies the applicant that the application has been denied.