(a) The Administration may register an entity to grow, process, test, and transfer cannabis for the purposes of research and development as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) A registration issued under subsection (a) of this section authorizes the registrant only to: (1) test chemical potency and composition levels; (2) conduct clinical investigations of cannabis–derived medicinal products; (3) conduct research on the efficacy and safety of administering cannabis as part of medical treatment; (4) conduct genomic, horticultural, or agricultural research; and (5) conduct research on cannabis–affiliated products or systems. (c) To obtain a research and development registration, an applicant shall submit to the Administration: (1) an application fee in an amount to be determined by theAdministration; and (2) an application developed by the Administration. (d) An applicant for a research and development registration must meet the registration standards and requirements established by the Administration. (e) (1) A research and development registration is valid for an initial term of 2 years. (2) A research and development registration is valid for 2 years on renewal. stablished by the Administration. (e) (1) A research and development registration is valid for an initial term of 2 years. (2) A research and development registration is valid for 2 years on renewal. (f) A research and development registrant may transfer, by sale or donation, cannabis grown within its operation only to other research and development registrants. (g) A research and development registrant may contract to perform research in conjunction with a public higher education research institution or another research and development registrant.
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