(1) A resident of this state is a registered caregiver if he or she meets all of the following conditions:
- (a) Is registered with this Commission, having been identified to a patient who has been placed on the registry established by the Commission in accordance with the Act and this Chapter.
- (b) Has been issued a valid medical cannabis card by the Commission.
- (c) Is at least 21 years of age or the parent or legal guardian of, and caregiver for, a registered qualified patient.
- (d) Is the patient's parent, legal guardian, grandparent, spouse, or an individual with a valid power of attorney for healthcare of a registered qualified patient.
- (2) A registered caregiver described above may purchase and possess medical cannabis on behalf of a registered qualified patient to whom the registered caregiver has been identified in the patient registry and may administer medical cannabis to the patient or patients to whom the registered caregiver has been identified. A registered caregiver may not use medical cannabis unless the registered caregiver is also a registered qualified patient pursuant to r. 538-x-2-.03.
Author: William H. Webster; Justin C. Aday
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§20-2A-22, as amended.
History: New Rule: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022. Amended: Published May 31, 2024; effective July 15, 2024.