Regulation .07 Clinical Directors.
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A.
A licensed dispensary shall appoint at least one individual to function as clinical director who:
(1)
Is eligible to serve as a certifying provider, as defined in COMAR 14.17.01;
(2)
Is a licensed pharmacist in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy; or
(3)
Has substantial education, training, and experience in the medical use of cannabis, as determined by the Administration and is a:
(a)
Registered nurse in good standing with the State Board of Nursing; or
(b)
Licensed naturopathic doctor in good standing with the State Board of Physicians.
B.
During the hours of operation, a licensed dispensary shall have a clinical director:
(1)
On-site; or
(2)
Available via electronic communication.
C.
A clinical director shall:
(1)
Register as a clinical director with the Administration;
(2)
Complete at least one training course each year that is approved by the Administration, which includes:
(a)
The latest scientific research on medical cannabis;
(b)
The risks and benefits of medical cannabis; and
(c)
Other information considered necessary by the Administration;
(3)
Educate qualifying patients and caregivers on:
(a)
Treatment of the qualifying patient’s medical condition with medical cannabis;
(b)
Potential drug-to-drug interactions, including interactions with alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and supplements;
(c)
Possible side effects or contraindications of medical cannabis use;
(d)
The potential for differing strengths and effects of medical cannabis strains; and
(e)
Different methods, forms, and routes of medical cannabis administration; and
(4)
Provide training to dispensary agents on:
(a)
Guidelines for providing information to qualifying patients related to risks, benefits, and side effects associated with medical cannabis;
(b)
Recognizing signs and symptoms of substance abuse; and
(c)
Guidelines for refusing to provide medical cannabis to an individual who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
D.
A clinical director for a licensed dispensary may not provide a written certification for medical cannabis to any qualifying patient.
E.
A standard dispensary is not subject to §§A—C of this regulation until the licensee has been licensed and operational for a period of at least 24 months.
F.
A micro dispensary is not subject to §§A—C of this regulation.
G.
The Administration may request information from licensed dispensaries on clinical director utilization in a manner specified by the Administration.