DEA21 CFR 1301.13(k)(3)
DEA registration follows your state license
Licensing & registrationLast verified Nov 7, 2026
A DEA marijuana registration cannot go beyond the scope of your state medical marijuana license. If the state license is suspended, revoked or expires, the DEA registration is automatically suspended.
Why it matters
Letting an OMMA license lapse also shuts off federal authorization, so renewals now matter twice.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
Connected rules
- Three DEA marijuana registration types — Registration types.
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