Section 246-71-050. Data base access by marijuana retailers with medical endorsements.

Employees of an endorsed outlet may access the data base to confirm the validity of a recognition card presented by a patient or designated provider.

(1) An employee of an endorsed outlet must register with the department to receive credentials for access. The registration process shall be established by the department.

(2) The department shall verify the employee's identity and employment status before providing credentials to access the data base.

(3) The employee shall access the data base using the credentials issued by the department or the department's designee. If the credentials issued are lost or missing, or the security of the credentials is compromised, the employee shall notify the department by telephone and in writing within one business day.

(4) An endorsed outlet owner or manager shall inform the department and the data base vendor in writing immediately upon the termination of employment of an employee with access.

(5) All requests for, uses of, and disclosures of information from the data base by authorized persons must be consistent with chapter 69.51A RCW and this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.51A.230. WSR 16-11-086, § 246-71-050, filed 5/17/16, effective 6/17/16.]

RCW 69.51A.230. WSR 16-11-086, § 246-71-050, filed 5/17/16, effective 6/17/16.