(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program for the issuance of registry identification cards to applicants who meet the requirements of this section.

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(2) The authority shall issue a registry identification card to an applicant who is 18 years of age or older if the applicant pays a fee in an amount established by the authority by rule and submits to the authority an application containing the following information:

(a) Written documentation from the applicant’s attending provider stating that the attending provider has diagnosed the applicant as having a debilitating medical condition and that the medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of the applicant’s debilitating medical condition;

(b) The name, address and date of birth of the applicant;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant’s attending provider;

(d) Proof of residency, submitted in a form required by the authority by rule;

(e) The name and address of the applicant’s designated primary caregiver, if the applicant is designating a primary caregiver under ORS § 475C.789; and

(f) The information described in ORS § 475C.792 (2), if the applicant is applying to produce marijuana or designate another person under ORS § 475C.792 to produce marijuana.

(3)(a) The authority shall issue a registry identification card to an applicant who is under 18 years of age if:

(A) The applicant pays the fee and submits the application described in subsection (2) of this section; and

(B) The custodial parent or legal guardian who is responsible for the health care decisions of the applicant signs and submits to the authority a written statement that:

(i) The applicant’s attending provider has explained to the applicant and to the custodial parent or legal guardian the possible risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana;

(ii) The custodial parent or legal guardian consents to the medical use of marijuana by the applicant;

(iii) The custodial parent or legal guardian agrees to serve as the applicant’s designated primary caregiver; and

(iv) The custodial parent or legal guardian agrees to control the acquisition, dosage and frequency of the medical use of marijuana by the applicant.

(b) An applicant who is under 18 years of age may not apply to produce marijuana under subsection (2)(f) of this section.

(4) The authority shall:

(a) On the date on which the authority receives an application described in subsection (2) of this section, issue a receipt to the applicant verifying that the authority received an application under subsection (2) or (3) of this section; and

(b) Approve or deny an application received under subsection (2) or (3) of this section within 30 days after receiving the application.

(5)(a) If the authority approves an application, the authority shall issue a serially numbered registry identification card to the applicant within five days after approving the application. The registry identification card must include the following information:

(A) The registry identification cardholder’s name, address and date of birth;

(B) The issuance date and expiration date of the registry identification card;

(C) If the registry identification cardholder designated a primary caregiver under ORS § 475C.789, the name and address of the registry identification cardholder’s designated primary caregiver; and

(D) Any other information required by the authority by rule.

(b) If the registry identification cardholder designated a primary caregiver under ORS § 475C.789, the authority shall issue an identification card to the designated primary caregiver. The identification card must contain the information required by paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(6) A registry identification cardholder shall:

(a) In a form and manner prescribed by the authority, notify the authority of any change concerning the registry identification cardholder’s:

(A) Name, address or attending provider;

(B) Designated primary caregiver, including the designation of a primary caregiver made at a time other than at the time of applying for or renewing a registry identification card; or

(C) Person responsible for a marijuana grow site, including the designation of a person responsible for a marijuana grow site made at a time other than at the time of applying for or renewing a registry identification card.

(b) Annually renew the registry identification card by paying a fee in an amount established by the authority by rule and submitting to the authority an application that contains the following information:

(A) Updated written documentation from the registry identification cardholder’s attending provider stating that the registry identification cardholder still has a debilitating medical condition and that the medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of the registry identification cardholder’s debilitating medical condition;

(B) The information described in subsection (2)(b) to (f) of this section; and

(C) If the registry identification cardholder is under 18 years of age, a statement signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian of the registry identification cardholder that meets the requirements of subsection (3) of this section.

(7) The authority shall:

(a) On the date on which the authority receives an application described in subsection (2) of this section, issue a receipt to the applicant verifying that the authority received an application under subsection (6)(b) of this section; and

(b) Approve or deny an application received under subsection (6)(b) of this section within 30 days after receiving the application.

(8)(a) If the registry identification cardholder’s attending provider determines that the registry identification cardholder no longer has a debilitating medical condition, or determines that the medical use of marijuana is contraindicated for the registry identification cardholder’s debilitating medical condition, the registry identification cardholder shall return the registry identification card to the authority within 30 calendar days after receiving notice of the determination.

(b) If, because of circumstances beyond the control of the registry identification cardholder, a registry identification cardholder is unable to obtain a second medical opinion about the registry identification cardholder’s continuing eligibility for the medical use of marijuana before having to return the registry identification card to the authority, the authority may grant the registry identification cardholder additional time to obtain a second medical opinion.

(9)(a) The authority may deny an application for a registry identification card or an application to renew a registry identification card, or may suspend or revoke a registry identification card, if:

(A) The applicant or registry identification cardholder does not provide the information required by this section;

(B) The authority determines that the applicant or registry identification cardholder provided false information; or

(C) The authority determines that the applicant or registry identification cardholder violated a provision of ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919 or a rule adopted under ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919.

(b) If a registry identification card is revoked, any associated identification card issued under subsection (5)(b) of this section, or marijuana grow site registration card issued under ORS § 475C.792 (6), shall also be revoked.

(c) A person whose application is denied, or whose registry identification card is revoked, under this subsection may not reapply for a registry identification card for six months from the date of the denial or revocation unless otherwise authorized by the authority.

(10)(a) The authority may deny a designation of a primary caregiver made under ORS § 475C.789, or suspend or revoke an associated identification card issued under subsection (5)(b) of this section, if the authority determines that the designee or the registry identification cardholder violated a provision of ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919 or a rule adopted under ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919.

(b) A person whose designation has been denied, or whose identification card has been revoked, under this subsection may not be designated as a primary caregiver under ORS § 475C.789 for six months from the date of the denial or revocation unless otherwise authorized by the authority.

(11)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) or (6)(b) of this section, if an applicant for a registry identification card, or a registry identification cardholder applying for renewal of a registry identification card, submits to the authority proof of having served in the Armed Forces of the United States, the authority:

(A) May not impose a fee that is greater than $20 for the issuance or renewal of the registry identification card; and

(B) Must waive the fee for the issuance or renewal of the registry identification card if the applicant submits proof of having a United States Department of Veterans Affairs total disability rating of at least 50 percent as a result of an injury or illness that the veteran incurred, or that was aggravated, during active military service and who received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (6)(b)(A) of this section, the requirement that a registry identification cardholder include in the application to renew a registry identification card updated written documentation from the cardholder’s attending provider regarding the cardholder’s continuing debilitating medical condition does not apply to a service-disabled veteran who:

(A) Has been assigned a total and permanent disability rating for compensation that rates the veteran as unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of service-connected disabilities as described in 38 C.F.R. § 4.16; or

(B) Has a United States Department of Veterans Affairs total disability rating of 100 percent as a result of an injury or illness that the veteran incurred, or that was aggravated, during active military service and who received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions.

(12) For any purpose described in ORS § 475C.770 to 475C.919, including exemption from criminal liability under ORS § 475C.883, a receipt issued by the authority verifying that an application has been submitted to the authority under subsection (2), (3) or (6)(b) of this section has the same legal effect as a registry identification card for 30 days following the date on which the receipt was issued to the applicant. [Formerly 475B.797]