Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-11-.04 - Issuance of Low THC Oil Cards

(1) The Department shall print and issue a Low THC Oil Card upon receipt and review of an application certified by the patient's physician and showing eligibility as provided by law. The Low THC Oil Card shall be valid for five years from issuance or the death of the cardholder, whichever happens first.

(2) A Low THC Oil Card may be renewed only by submission of an application certified by a physician and meeting all the requirements of a new application.

(3) Low THC Oil Cards shall be mailed to an approved County Health Department nearest to the patient's home if they do not have a mailing address or have a PO Box and shall be released in-person upon presentation of the applicant's secure and verifiable identification by the applicant or his or her designee.

(4) The Department shall deliver such card either via certified mail or by secure electronic means, including email. The method of delivery will be at the Department's discretion.

(5) The fee for a Low THC Oil Card shall be set forth on the Department's website.

(6) Replacements for an unexpired Low THC Oil Card that has been lost or damaged may be ordered by the cardholder or certifying physician. Replacement cards shall be subject to the same fee as original cards.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-11-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6, 31-2A-18.

Original Rule entitled "Issuance of Low THC Oil Permits" adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015. Amended: New title, "Issuance of Low THC Oil Cards." F. Sept. 18, 2024; eff. Oct. 17, 2024, as specified by the Agency.