AR HB1990

Limits designated caregivers to assisting no more than five (5) physically disabled qualifying patients with medical marijuana use, and requires parents of patients under age 18 to register as designated caregivers.

Removes the definition of "intractable pain" from qualifying medical conditions, instead specifying pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical measures for more than six (6) months.

Repeals the Department of Health's rule-making authority regarding how designated caregivers assist physically disabled qualifying patients or patients under age 18.

Eliminates dispensaries' ability to cultivate or grow marijuana on-site; dispensaries may only acquire, possess, and dispense marijuana products or contract with cultivation facilities for growing services.

Clarifies that cultivation facilities may cultivate and possess marijuana in amounts reasonably necessary to meet patient demand and may only sell to dispensaries or other cultivation facilities.