ND HB1478

Allows individuals admitted into the hospice program to self-certify for medical marijuana use by submitting a copy of medical records identifying hospice program admission in lieu of a written physician certification.

Department must issue a registry identification card within fourteen calendar days of approving a hospice patient's application.

Waives the registration fee for qualifying patients admitted into the hospice program.

Permits the department to waive criminal history record checks for designated caregivers solely assisting hospice patients or patients with terminal illness if the caregiver provides a written statement attesting no drug-related misdemeanor convictions within five years or felony convictions.

Registry identification cards issued under a criminal history check waiver are valid for a maximum of six months.