Ohio Doc's DEA License Revoked Over State Authority Loss
Published Date: 9/11/2026
Notice
Summary
Dr. Joseph John Stubbers III from Ohio lost his DEA registration to handle controlled substances because he no longer has the legal authority to prescribe them in Ohio. He didn’t ask for a hearing to challenge this, so the DEA officially revoked his registration as of February 28, 2026. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, impacting his medical practice and patients.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DEA Registration Revoked for Dr. Stubbers
If you are Joseph John Stubbers III, D.O., DEA Certificate of Registration No. BS2473798 is revoked and, effective October 13, 2026, you may not legally prescribe, dispense, or otherwise handle controlled substances. The revocation follows a finding that your Ohio osteopathic medical license is revoked and you did not request a hearing.
Renewals and New Ohio Registrations Denied
The DEA denies any pending applications by Joseph John Stubbers III, D.O., to renew or modify Certificate of Registration No. BS2473798 and denies any other pending application for additional registration in Ohio. This denial is effective with the Order that is effective October 13, 2026.
Limited Right to File Reconsideration Motion
The registrant may dispute the DEA's finding by filing a properly supported motion for reconsideration of findings of fact within fifteen calendar days of the date of this Order. Any such motion and response must be filed and served by email to the other party and to the Office of the Administrator at [email protected].
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