Federal
Since Apr 23, 2026, DEA registers state-licensed medical marijuana businesses as Schedule III handlers. Each point below comes from a rule with its federal citation.
Last verified Nov 1, 2026 · 18 DEA rules
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Timely applicants may only buy from and sell to other timely applicants or DEA registrants. Verify each partner's DCN on DEA's site and keep the record.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
DEA registered 900+ dispensaries in 7 states. Oklahoma businesses that applied Apr 28 – Jun 26, 2026 keep operating as timely applicants.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
Early visits ran about 6 hours with 5–6 investigators, who asked for ownership records, security plans, inventories, vendor lists, Metrc history and training files.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
Tell DEA in writing within one business day of a theft or significant loss, and file Form 106 within 45 days. Keep records at least 2 years; OMMA requires 7.
Applies to Grower/Processor/Dispensary/Transporter/Lab
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Grower
17 DEA rules apply
Minimum people in the vault · Complete, current records · DEA disposal rules · Employees with access · …
Processor
17 DEA rules apply
Minimum people in the vault · Complete, current records · DEA disposal rules · Employees with access · …
Dispensary
14 DEA rules apply
Minimum people in the vault · Complete, current records · DEA disposal rules · Employees with access · …
Transporter
17 DEA rules apply
Minimum people in the vault · Complete, current records · DEA disposal rules · Employees with access · …
Lab
1 DEA rules apply
Lab samples
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