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Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 4910A. Denial of registry identification cards

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Commissioner shall deny an application or renewal of a qualifying patient's registry identification card only if the applicant:

(1) Did not provide the required information and materials;

(2) Previously had a registry identification card revoked;  or

(3) Provided false or falsified information.

(b) The Commissioner shall deny an application or renewal for a designated caregiver chosen by a qualifying patient whose registry identification card was granted only if:

(1) The designated caregiver does not meet the requirements of § 4902A(5) of this title;

(2) The applicant did not provide the information required;

(3) The designated caregiver previously had a registry identification card revoked;  or

(4) The applicant or the designated caregiver provides false or falsified information.

(c) A prospective designated caregiver shall obtain a background check in compliance with § 4927A of this title to enable the Commissioner to comply with subsection (b) of this section.  Once a prospective designated caregiver has been granted a registry identification card, the designated caregiver must obtain a background check in compliance with § 4927A of this title every 3 years.

(d) The Commissioner shall notify the qualifying patient who has designated someone to serve as the qualifying patient's designated caregiver if a registry identification card will not be issued to the designated caregiver.

(e)(1) Denial of an application or renewal is considered a final Commissioner action.

(2) A denial of an application or renewal for a registry identification card for a registered qualifying patient, pediatric patient, or registered designated caregiver is subject to judicial review.  Jurisdiction and venue for judicial review are vested in the Superior Court.

(3) Repealed by 84 Laws 2024, ch. 264, § 7.

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