# 2026-01298: DEA Okays Bulk Pot Production for Researchers: Objections Invited

2026-01298, Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Maridose LLC, is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration published 2026-01-23, effective Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before March 24, 2026. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before March 24, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01298
- Title: Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Maridose LLC
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department; Drug Enforcement Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 2962
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants, therefore, may submit electronic comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before March 24, 2026. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before March 24, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-03-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

DEA Okays Bulk Pot Production for Researchers: Objections Invited

## Summary

Maridose LLC wants to become a big-time maker of marijuana and related substances to help researchers study them. People already registered or interested can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by March 24, 2026. This move could speed up research but doesn’t change any other drug rules or costs right now.

## Abstract

Maridose LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Supplier for DEA Research Cannabis: benefit, low. On January 1, 2026, Maridose LLC applied to be a DEA-registered bulk manufacturer of marihuana (code 7360), marihuana extract (code 7350), and tetrahydrocannabinols (code 7370), all Schedule I substances. If registered, the company would be allowed to manufacture these substances in bulk to supply…

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## Sources
- [2026-01298 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01298/bulk-manufacturer-of-controlled-substances-application-maridose-llc)
- [2026-01298 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01298.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01298 (as of 2026-06-08).