S.F. No. 4734 Summary

• Registry program patients may cultivate up to 16 cannabis plants at their primary residence without a license, compared to the current 8-plant limit for general adult use.

• Registered designated caregivers may cultivate up to 16 cannabis plants per patient household they are approved to assist, allowing them to grow cannabis on behalf of patients.

• If a patient directs their registered designated caregiver to cultivate cannabis plants, the patient must assign their cultivation rights to that caregiver and is prohibited from cultivating plants for personal use.

• Medical cannabis flower definition expanded to include products provided by registered designated caregivers in addition to cannabis retailers and medical cannabis businesses.

• Registered designated caregivers must be at least 18 years old, serve no more than six registered patients at one time, and undergo criminal background checks renewed every two years.