16 Del. Admin. Code § 4470-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4470-4.0 - Designated Caregiver Registry Identification Card Application Requirements

4.1 The Department shall issue a registry identification card to a designated caregiver applicant for the purpose of managing the well-being of one to five qualified patients, including themselves if caregiver is a qualified patient, in response to the requirements of this rule upon the completion and approval of the designated caregiver application form, available from the medical marijuana program, and a non-refundable application fee, in the form of a personal check, money order or a cashier's check made out to "State of Delaware-MMP". In order for a registry identification card to be obtained and processed, the following information shall be submitted to the medical marijuana program:

4.1.1 Proof that the applicant is at least 21 years of age unless the person is the parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a qualifying patient;

4.1.2 A reasonable xerographic copy of the applicant's Delaware license or comparable State of Delaware or federal issued photo identification card verifying Delaware residence; State of Delaware issued identification card must be available for inspection/verification.

4.1.3 Written approval by the qualified patient or patients authorizing responsibility for managing the well-being of a qualified patient or patients with respect to the use of marijuana;

4.1.4 The name, address, telephone number, and date of birth of each qualified patient;

4.1.5 The name and address of the applicant as they appear on the applicant's government issued ID card, telephone number of the applicant; and

4.1.6 The applicant's signature and date.

4.2 Designated caregiver application requirements:

4.2.1 Criminal history screening requirements:

4.2.1.1 All designated caregiver applicants are required to consent to a nationwide and statewide criminal history screening background check every three years. All applicable application fees associated with the nationwide and statewide criminal history screening background check shall be paid by the designated caregiver applicant.

4.2.1.2 Individuals convicted of an excluded felony offense, as described in the definitions Section 2.0, and 16 Del.C. § 4902A(7) are prohibited from serving as a designated caregiver. The applicant and qualified patient shall be notified by registered mail of his or her disqualification from being a designated caregiver.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4470-4.0

17 DE Reg. 738(1/1/2014)
19 DE Reg. 409(11/1/2015)
23 DE Reg. 667(2/1/2020)
24 DE Reg. 485( 11/1/2020) (Final)