15.03.120 Review of Application

(a) Prior to issuing or renewing a registry identification card, the Authority may verify the information submitted by the applicant. The applicant shall provide, at the Authority's request, such information and documentation, including any consents or authorizations to contact treating practitioners that may be necessary for the Authority to verify the information.

(b) The Authority shall approve, deny, or determine incomplete or inaccurate an application to issue or renew a registry identification card within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. If the application is approved within the 30-day period, the Authority shall issue a registry identification card as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(c) The Authority shall notify the applicant in writing, by email, by telephone, or in another manner as determined appropriate by the Authority, if an application is incomplete or factually inaccurate, and shall explain what documents or information is necessary for the Authority to consider the application complete and accurate.

(d) An applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the date of a notification of an incomplete or factually inaccurate application to submit the materials required to complete, revise, or substantiate information in the application. If the applicant fails to submit the required materials within such thirty-day time period, the application shall be denied by the Authority.

(e) Applicants whose applications are denied may submit a new application for an initial or renewal of a registry identification card, together with the applicable fee as set forth herein.

(f) A certified patient may designate up to two designated caregivers either on the application for issuance or renewal of a registry identification card or in another manner determined by the Authority.

(g) The application for issuance or renewal of a registry identification card shall include the following information:

(1) The name of the proposed designated caregiver(s);

(2) The address of the proposed designated caregiver(s);

(3) The date of birth of the proposed designated caregiver(s), unless the proposed designated caregiver is not a natural person;

(4) Any other individual identifying information concerning the proposed designated caregiver(s) required by the Authority.