A primary caregiver is an individual, other than the qualifying patient’s physician, who has agreed to take responsibility for managing the welfare of the qualifying patient in relation to the medical use of marijuana. A caregiver may only assist one (1) registered patient at any given time. A designated caregiver must be of legal age.
For minor qualifying patient or an adult patient lacking legal capacity, the primary caregiver shall be a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of the patient.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Must submit a copy of a state -issued photo ID
- Shall pay the required registration fee
Becoming a Caregiver
After completing the of the registry identification form, duly filled-out and signed by the physician, the qualifying patient, and the designated caregiver, the certifying physician will submit the form and $25.00 registration fee to:
Narcotics Enforcement Division
3375 Koapaka Street, Suite D-100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Upon receipt of the completed registry identification forms with its attachments from the qualifying patient’s physician, the Department shall verify the information either for approval or denial. Once approved, the Department shall mail to the requesting physician the registry certificates of the patient and his primary caregiver. The physician shall sign and issue the registry certificates to his patient and the patient’s primary caregiver.