MN HF3568

Increases the maximum number of registered medical cannabis manufacturers from two to three, with the third manufacturer only registrable once patient registry exceeds 15,000 registered patients.

Changes the mandatory supply timeline from July 1, 2015 to within nine months of signing an initial registration agreement for new manufacturers to begin supplying medical cannabis to patients.

Adds a new caregiver limit allowing patients to have no more than five total registered designated caregivers and parent or legal guardians acting as caregivers at any time.

Expands manufacturer registration consideration factors to include the manufacturer's history of past violations, including number, willfulness, seriousness, and any economic benefit derived from documented violations.

Clarifies that laboratories must be approved by the commissioner before testing medical cannabis and must report results directly to the commissioner, and modifies criminal history check notification procedures for employees, officers, and board members.