DEA Says Red-Flag Question on Schedule III Application ‘Not Intended … as a Categorical Barrier’

May 15, 2026

The DEA says the Schedule III registration-form question asking cannabis businesses to admit to dealing in controlled substances without DEA authorization is designed ‘to support a complete and fair evaluation of each application,’ and ‘the broader registration process is designed to evaluate applicants based on their current ability to operate within the federal framework.’ 

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