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While this provides clear direction on the residency issue, it complicates operation of the vaccine clinics. Health Department staff is very concerned about administering this test on site. The manner for determining Florida residency is as follows (per 381.968(5)(b), Florida Statutes): "The department shall determine whether an individual is a resident of this state for the purpose of registration of qualified patients and caregivers in the medical marijuana use registry. To prove residency: 1. An adult resident must provide the department with a copy of his or her valid Florida driver license issued under s. 322.18 or a copy of a valid Florida identification card issued under s. 322.051. 2. An adult seasonal resident who cannot meet the requirements of subparagraph 1. may provide the department with a copy of two of the following that show proof of residential address: a. A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement. b. One proof of residential address from the seasonal resident's parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom the seasonal resident resides and a statement from the person with whom the seasonal resident resides stating that the seasonal resident does reside with him or her. c. A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days before registration in the medical use registry. d. A utility bill, not more than 2 months old. e. Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than 2 months old. f. Mail from a federal, state, county, or municipal government agency, not more than 2 months old. g. Any other documentation that provides proof of residential address as determined by department rule. 3. A minor must provide the department with a certified copy of a birth certificate or a current record of registration from a Florida K-12 school and must have a parent or legal guardian who meets the requirements of subparagraph 1. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "seasonal resident" means any person who temporarily resides in this state for a period of at least 31 consecutive days in each calendar year, maintains a temporary residence in this state, returns to the state or jurisdiction of his or her residence at least one time during each calendar year, and is registered to vote or pays income tax in another state or jurisdiction." The concern expressed by the Health Department and shared by County staff is that on-site verification could bog down the process of actually getting shots in arms, which is the primary objective. Not only would additional administrative staff be required, but it will likely result in many people who have an appointment becoming disqualified on site, leading to fewer and unpredictable numbers of vaccines administered per day. This process would be much better implemented through the vaccine registration program ahead of time. As such, the residency direction complicates both the Share Care and Luminare options as neither currently has this functionality. It would need to be developed in either software system.