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Federal Register #2026-13991
DEA Denial of Registration for Ruth Jones, D.O. – No Procurement Involved
Buyer
Drug Enforcement Administration
Posted
July 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-13991
This notice announces a decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, regarding the denial of a registration application: - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Subject of Notice: - Denial of DEA Certificate of Registration for Ruth Jones, D.O. - Key Findings: - Ruth Jones, D.O. was convicted of multiple felonies involving controlled substances, including unlawful dispensing and distribution of Schedule III controlled substances, conspiracy, and health care fraud. - She was mandatorily excluded from all federal health care programs by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. - The DEA determined these convictions and exclusions warranted denial of her registration application. - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this notice. - No procurement or contract opportunity is present; this is a regulatory and legal decision.
Description
This notice pertains to the decision and order involving Ruth Jones, D.O., issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice. The order denies Ruth Jones's application for a DEA Certificate of Registration due to her conviction of multiple felonies related to controlled substances and mandatory exclusion from federal health care programs. The document details the procedural history, findings of fact, and legal basis for the denial. The order is effective August 10, 2026.