Sec. 10.62.04.04. Registration of a Caregiver

A. A qualifying patient may designate an individual 21 years old or older to serve as a caregiver by logging onto the Commission website.

B. Upon being designated a caregiver by a qualifying patient, a caregiver shall register with the Commission by logging onto the Commission website for caregiver registration and submitting:

(1) The name and other details of the qualifying patient for whom the caregiver is:

(a) Providing assistance; or

(b) A parent or legal guardian;

(2) Proof that the caregiver is authorized to act as a caregiver by the qualifying patient;

(3) Details to identify the caregiver;

(4) A current, clear photograph of the caregiver’s face taken within 6 months of application;

(5) An attestation that the caregiver is not the caregiver for more than five qualifying patients;

(6) A copy of the caregiver’s government identification card or other proof of identity;

(7) The required fee as specified in COMAR 10.62.35; and

(8) An attestation that the caregiver understands the restrictions on the use or redistribution of medical cannabis set forth in COMAR 10.62.30.05.

C. If designated to serve as a caregiver by another qualifying patient, a registered caregiver may update his or her registration by logging onto the Commission website and submitting the name and other details of the additional qualifying patient for whom the caregiver is providing assistance or for whom the caregiver is a parent or legal guardian.