DEA Revokes John Hanley, P.A.’s Registration in New Mexico

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the Certificate of Registration No. MH4317702 held by John Hanley, P.A. of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The order was published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2025.

Reason for Revocation

According to the DEA, John Hanley is not allowed to prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances in New Mexico. His registration was revoked because he does not have the required state license. The New Mexico Medical Board had revoked Hanley’s physician assistant license on or about February 27, 2024.

Service of Notice

The DEA attempted to contact Hanley at his last known home address. When they could not deliver the notice in person, the DEA emailed a copy of the Order to Show Cause to Hanley’s registered email address. The email was confirmed as delivered.

Lack of Response and Default

Hanley did not reply to the DEA’s Order to Show Cause. He did not request a hearing. Under DEA rules, if a registrant does not respond, it is considered a default. The person loses the right to a hearing. The allegations are then taken as true.

Findings

The DEA confirmed that Hanley is not licensed to practice as a physician assistant in New Mexico. This is based on the state’s online records.

Legal Basis

The Controlled Substances Act requires that anyone registered to handle controlled substances must be licensed in the state where they practice. If a state license is lost or revoked, the DEA must also revoke its registration.

In New Mexico, a physician assistant must be licensed by the New Mexico Medical Board to prescribe or handle controlled substances. Without that state license, Hanley cannot legally work as a physician assistant or dispense controlled substances in New Mexico.

Order Details

The DEA has revoked John Hanley’s registration. The agency has also denied any ongoing or future applications to renew or modify his registration in New Mexico. This order becomes effective on August 8, 2025.

Signing Authority

The order was signed on July 2, 2025, by Acting Administrator Robert J. Murphy. Heather Achbach, Federal Register Liaison Officer, confirmed the document for publication.

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