44:90:02:15. Nonresident registration -- Registry identification number. The department shall issue to a nonresident cardholder who has met all registration requirements a ten-digit alphanumeric registry identification number, which expires on the earliest of:

1. (1) One year from the date of issuance of the registry identification number;
2. (2) The expiration date of the nonresident's practitioner certification issued in the jurisdiction where the nonresident cardholder resides; or

3. (3) One year from the date of issuance on the nonresident's practitioner certification where the nonresident cardholder resides.

   The registry identification number is valid at no more than two dispensaries, which must be designated by the nonresident cardholder at the time of registration.

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021; 52 SDR 10, effective August 4, 2025.

General Authority: SDCL 34-20G-72 (8).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20G-1 ( 20 ), 34-20G-72 (8).

Prior versions effective: 2021-10-05.