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