20 Mar 2025
⚖️DEA Revocation Order Impacting Texas Veterinarian Registration
Linwood A. Starks, D.V.M.; Decision and Order
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a final order revoking the registration of Linwood A. Starks, D.V.M., due to his inability to practice veterinary medicine in Texas. The decision is based on the registrant's default following a suspension of his state veterinary license, highlighting the importance of state authority in maintaining a DEA registration for handling controlled substances.
Agencies
- Justice Department
- Drug Enforcement Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines the revocation of a veterinarian's DEA registration due to lack of state authority, impacting the ability of practitioners to handle controlled substances, which is crucial for business operations in the veterinary field. The implications affect compliance and regulatory requirements.