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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Registry identification cards must contain all of the following:
(1) The name of the cardholder.
(2) A designation of whether the cardholder is a designated caregiver or qualifying patient.
(3) That the registered cardholder is 1 of the following:
a. A qualifying adult patient.
b. A designated caregiver for a qualifying adult patient.
c. A designated caregiver for a pediatric patient.
(4) The date of issuance and either of the following:
a. The expiration date of the registry identification card.
b. If the written certification states that the qualifying patient's medical condition is a terminal illness, a statement that the registry identification card has an indefinite expiration date.
(5) A random 10-digit alphanumeric identification number, that is unique to the cardholder.
(6) If the cardholder is a designated caregiver, the random 10-digit alphanumeric identification number of the qualifying patient the designated caregiver is receiving the registry identification card to assist.
(b)(1) Except as provided in this subsection, the expiration date of a registry identification card is 1 year after the date of issuance.
(2) If the health-care practitioner stated in the written certification that the qualifying patient would benefit from marijuana until a specified earlier date, then the registry identification card expires on that date.
(3) Repealed by 84 Laws 2024, ch. 264, § 8.
(4) If the written certification states that the qualifying patient's medical condition is a terminal illness, the expiration date of a registry identification card is indefinite.
(5) The Department may issue a registry identification card to a qualifying patient or caregiver with an expiration date of 2 or 3 years after the date of issuance upon payment of a fee to be established by regulation under § 4923A of this title.
(c) The Commissioner may, at its discretion, electronically store in the card all of the information listed in subsection (a) of this section, along with the address and date of birth of the cardholder, to allow it to be read by law-enforcement agents.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 4911A. Registry identification cards - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-4911a/
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