The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke the registration of Dr. Kevin Petersen, meaning he can no longer prescribe or handle controlled substances. This decision came after it was found that his medical license in Nevada, where he practiced, had expired and was then revoked, which automatically made him ineligible to maintain his DEA registration for handling such substances. Dr. Petersen did not contest this action by requesting a hearing, leading the DEA to proceed with its final decision. This order will officially take effect on January 29, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Dr. Kevin Petersen can't give out medicines that need special permission because he lost his doctor's license in Nevada, and since he didn't say he disagreed with this, the decision will start on January 29, 2025.