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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 14.17.04.05" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="04" heading="Accommodations for Qualifying Patients.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A standard dispensary licensed under COMAR 14.17.06.08 shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide exclusive access to the licensed premises to qualifying patients and registered caregivers for at least 1 hour per day that the dispensary is operational or a dedicated service line to serve only qualifying patients and caregivers for the duration of the licensed premises’ operating hours;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Conspicuously display information about the reserved hours or dedicated service line for qualifying patients and registered caregivers, whichever is applicable on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The front of the licensed premises; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If applicable, the licensed dispensary’s social media accounts and public-facing website;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If providing reserved hours, maintain a consistent schedule; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If providing a dedicated service line, shall make a good faith effort to prioritize qualifying patients and registered caregivers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A standard dispensary may offer additional time and accommodation for qualifying patients and registered caregivers beyond the requirements in §A of this regulation, including reserving for qualifying and registered caregivers:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Priority access to the dispensary service area; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Parking spaces near the entrance of the dispensary, if applicable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>