DEA finally starts issuing cannabis registrations six months after its Schedule III order, and the first orders to show cause are already targeting dual‑use operators.
Federal rescheduling rollout gains momentum
DEA published a list of nearly 7,000 “timely applicants” seeking expedited registration and has begun granting the first registrations to medical cannabis businesses, according to the agency’s public statement.
The agency also released guidance for the first time, defining the obligations of operators in a “closed loop” federal‑state system, and issued Orders to Show Cause that propose to deny registration to applicants holding state licenses that cover both medical and adult‑use sales.
Industry stakeholders, from DEA registrants to dual‑use state operators, will receive practical insight into the current status of DEA registration and potential regulatory shifts during a webinar hosted by Jesse Alderman and Mike McQueeny, the report noted.
CLE credit available for attorneys
The program offers 1.0 Area of Professional Practice CLE credit in New York and 1.0 General CLE credit in California, suitable for newly admitted and experienced attorneys, according to the organizers.
