---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 1305.03"
title: "21"
number: "1305.03"
heading: "Distributions requiring a Form 222 or a digitally signed electronic order."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/1305.03"
---

# §1305.03. Distributions requiring a Form 222 or a digitally signed electronic order.


Either a DEA Form 222 or its electronic equivalent as set forth in [subpart C](/cfr/21/subpartC.md) of this part and [Part 1311](/cfr/21/part1311.md) of this chapter is required for each distribution of a Schedule I or II controlled substance except for the following:

- (a) **Distributions to persons exempted from registration under Part 1301 of this chapter.**
- (b) **Exports from the United States that conform with the requirements of the Act.**
- (c) **Deliveries to a registered analytical laboratory or its agent approved by DEA.**
- (d) Delivery from a central fill pharmacy, as defined in [§ 1300.01](/cfr/21/1300.01.md) of this chapter, to a retail pharmacy.
- (e) Deliveries to an authorized DEA registrant by an ultimate user, a long-term care facility on behalf of an ultimate user who resides or has resided at that facility, or a person authorized to dispose of the ultimate user decedent's property.
- (f) Distributions to reverse distributors and distributors by collectors and law enforcement pursuant to [§ 1317.55](/cfr/21/1317.55.md) of this chapter.
- (g) Deliveries of controlled substances from ultimate users for the purpose of recalls pursuant to [§ 1317.85](/cfr/21/1317.85.md) of this chapter.

## Notes

### Amendments

[70 FR 16911, Apr. 1, 2005, as amended at 77 FR 4235, Jan. 27, 2012; 79 FR 53564, Sept. 9, 2014]

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 821, 828, 871(b), unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 16911, Apr. 1, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[70 FR 16911, Apr. 1, 2005, as amended at 77 FR 4235, Jan. 27, 2012; 79 FR 53564, Sept. 9, 2014]