Which of the following is explicitly listed as a basis for suspending or revoking a DEA registration?

• A. Not maintaining certain business licenses
• B. Failure to submit staff training records
• C. Not maintaining insurance
• D. Providing false information on the application

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is that the DEA can suspend or revoke a registration when the information on the application is not truthful. Providing false information on the application undermines the integrity of the registration process and signals that the registrant may not meet regulatory standards or obligations. Because the DEA relies on accurate disclosures to assess risk and ensure proper handling of controlled substances, any deliberate misrepresentation or omission is a valid grounds for action, including suspension or revocation, to protect public health and safety.

Not maintaining certain business licenses, not submitting staff training records, or not maintaining insurance are important compliance issues, but they are not the specific grounds listed for the DEA to suspend or revoke a registration. They could trigger other enforcement steps or show overall noncompliance, but the most explicit, direct basis among these options is providing false information on the application.