504.1 A non-resident qualifying patient visiting the District of Columbia may apply to ABCA to receive a temporary non-resident medical cannabis patient card that is either 3 days, 30 days, 90 days, 180 days or 365 days in length.

504.2 To apply for a temporary non-resident medical cannabis patient card, an applicant shall submit a complete application to ABCA on the required forms, which shall include:

1. (a) The applicant's full legal name and date of birth;
2. (b) One (1) recent passport-type photograph of the applicant's face measuring two inches by two inches (2 in. x 2 in.), which clearly expose the area from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin;
3. (c) One (1) clear photocopy of a photo ID issued by a U.S. state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or a foreign government-, such as a driver's license or passport, as proof of identity;
4. (d) A signed and dated written authorized practitioner's recommendation for the use of medical cannabis meeting the requirements of this chapter, that is dated not more than two (2) years prior to the application date, except for individuals twenty-one (21) years of age and older, who shall be permitted to self-certify on a form provided by ABCA that they are utilizing cannabis for medical purposes as part of their application;
5. (e) Designation of the individual who will serve as the patient's caregiver, if applicable; and
6. (f) Payment of the required application fee.

504.3 An applicant applying for a temporary non-resident medical cannabis patient card who is a minor shall further provide that the application is completed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor, and includes

1. (a) All of the information required by Section 504.2; and
2. (b) A signed written statement from the minor's parent or legal guardian attesting to the information set forth in § 300.6.

504.4 A minor shall not be issued a temporary non-resident medical cannabis patient card until a registered caregiver is designated on the application and the caregiver

has been issued a medical cannabis caregiver registration card from ABCA.

504.5 After the expiration of a temporary non-resident medical cannabis patient card, the nonresident cardholder may apply to ABCA to be issued another temporary non-resident identification card.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 002136 (February 20, 2026).