1. (1) An applicant may not possess any cannabis until the department notifies the applicant that their research license has been approved.
2. (2) An applicant shall be 21 years of age or older.
3. (3) A research university shall employ an applicant.

4. (4) An applicant shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) the name, email address, and telephone number of the principal investigator responsible for the:

      1. (i) procurement of cannabis;
      2. (ii) use and secure storage of the cannabis; and
      3. (iii) the management of the research;
   2. (b) the institution's name and address;
   3. (c) the name of each individual with access to cannabis material;
   4. (d) a research plan;
   5. (e) the research location;
   6. (f) the name and address of each cannabis production establishment or licensee from which the applicant intends to obtain cannabis; and
   7. (g) a security plan.
5. (5) Each applicant for a license shall submit to the department, at the time of application, from each individual who will handle cannabis as part of the research, a nationwide criminal history from the FBI completed within three months of the application.
6. (6) An applicant shall submit a research license fee as approved by the Legislature in the fee schedule.
7. (7) Before issuing a license, the department shall inspect the proposed research location to determine if the applicant complies with state law and this rule.
8. (8) The department will reject and not consider an incomplete or incorrect application.

KEY: cannabis, research

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-41a-901