Sec. 10.62.06.02. Caregiver Identification Cards

A. Upon being designated a caregiver by a qualifying patient, a caregiver shall:

(1) Apply to the Commission for an identification card; and

(2) Submit to the Commission:

(a) The name of the qualifying patient for whom the caregiver is providing assistance or for whom the caregiver is a parent or legal guardian;

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

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

(d) The completed application in a format determined by the Commission;

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

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

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

(h) An attestation that the caregiver understands the restrictions:

(i) That it is illegal to transfer medical cannabis to any person, other than the transfer by a caregiver to a qualifying patient; and

(ii) On the use or redistribution of medical cannabis set forth in COMAR 10.62.30.05.

B. An identification card shall contain:

(1) The name and date of birth of the cardholder;

(2) An expiration date 2 years from the date of issue;

(3) A current, clear photograph of the applicant’s face taken within the previous 6 months; and

(4) The caregiver registration number assigned by the Commission.