1. (1) An applicant is responsible for ensuring that no information is included in a research plan that may compromise the applicant's ability to secure patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property protection.
2. (2) A person who as the legal authority to represent the research university shall submit each research plan to the department in a legible PDF format.
3. (3) Each individual involved in research shall be considered an agent of the licensee.

4. (4) A research plan is limited to 12 pages, not including references or citations, and should include the following information, in addition to the requirements of Section R66-8-3:

   1. (a) the purpose and goal of the proposed research;
   2. (b) each key milestone and timeline for the research;
   3. (c) background and preliminary studies, if applicable;
   4. (d) the amount and type of cannabis to be obtained for the research project, including the justification with respect to each milestone task;
   5. (f) personnel that will be involved in the project, including each name and role;
   6. (g) facilities, equipment, and other resources required and available for conducting the proposed research project;

   7. (h) letters of support, limited to two pages each, confirming the commitment of time and resources from external personnel or organizations if external personnel or organizations will participate in research activities under an approved research project; and

      1. (i) any additional information requested by the department.

KEY: cannabis, research

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

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