Who can access database information
The medical marijuana authorization database is a secure system. State law (RCW 69.51A.230) strictly limits who can view database information and how the information can be used. Only the following people can see information from the database for the following purposes:
Access their patients’ healthcare information from the database:
- Authorizing healthcare practitioners.
- Practitioners authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
Add patient information from the authorization form:
- Certified medical marijuana consultants working in a medically endorsed marijuana store.
Provide administration or get reports:
- Database administrator – data maintenance and store support.
- Washington State Department of Health – ensure compliance.
- Washington State Department of Revenue – sales tax-free reports.
- Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board – aggregate data reports.
Verify that a card is valid:
- Law enforcement.
- Employee working in a medically endorsed marijuana store.
Non-disclosure
In addition, records in the medical marijuana authorization database containing names and other personally identifiable information of qualifying patients and designated providers are exempt from disclosure under RCW 42.56.625.
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