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This bill modifies two key aspects of Arkansas' medical marijuana registry identification card regulations. First, it changes the validity period for visiting qualifying patients' registry cards from 90 days to one full year from the date of issuance. Second, it establishes a comprehensive renewal process for qualifying patients' registry identification cards. Under the new rules, patients must submit a renewal application at least 30 days before their card expires and include a physician's written qualification completed within the previous 60 days. Upon successful renewal, the card will now be valid for two years instead of one. Additionally, the bill introduces a new "universal registry identification card" for individuals employed by or providing services to medical marijuana dispensaries or cultivation facilities. These employees must notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in writing before starting work and the division will maintain a record of their designated facilities. The Department of Health and Alcoholic Beverage Control Division are authorized to create rules to implement these new provisions, providing flexibility in the practical application of the law.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1860&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R