The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an Order to Show Cause to Linwood A. Starks, D.V.M., proposing to revoke his Certificate of Registration because he is not authorized to handle controlled substances in Texas due to the suspension of his veterinary license. Starks requested a hearing but failed to respond to the allegations, leading to a termination of proceedings and his default. As a result, the DEA Administrator decided to revoke his registration and deny any future applications, as maintaining a DEA registration requires state authorization to handle controlled substances. This decision takes effect on April 21, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Linwood A. Starks, a veterinarian in Texas, can't handle special medicines anymore because his license was taken away, so the DEA took back his permission to use those medicines, too. This decision will officially start on April 21, 2025.