Vet Busted: DEA Denies Drug Registration Over State Oversight
Published Date: 9/11/2025
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Summary
Chanelle D. Remien, a veterinarian from Washington, tried to get a DEA registration to handle controlled substances but was denied because she currently lacks state permission. She didn’t ask for a hearing, so the denial stands. This means she can’t legally handle these substances, and the decision is final with no extra costs or deadlines for her.
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DEA Denies Registration in Washington
The Drug Enforcement Administration denied the pending application for Certificate of Registration No. W17076337C for Chanelle D. Remien, DVM, because she is not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Washington. The denial is effective October 14, 2025, and the Order also denies any other pending application of Chanelle D. Remien for registration in Washington. As a result, she may not legally handle controlled substances in Washington.
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