(a) Every practitioner defined as follows shall obtain a registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, unless exempted by law:

1. (1) A physician, podiatric physician, osteopathic physician, dentist, veterinarian, optometrist, scientific investigator, researcher, mid-level practitioner, or other persons licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to prescribe, dispense, distribute, administer, or conduct research with respect to controlled substances in the course of professional practice or research in Arkansas;
2. (2) A pharmacy, hospital or related institution, manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or other institution or facility licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in Arkansas; or
3. (3) Persons authorized and registered by the Secretary of the Department of Health or designee to engage in research on the use and effects of controlled substances, including persons conducting instructional activities, conducting chemical analysis, or conducting animal training and animal euthanasia with controlled substances in the course of practice approved and registered by the secretary.

(b) A separate registration is required for each principal place of business or professional practice at one (1) general physical location where controlled substances are:

1. (1) Maintained;
2. (2) Manufactured;
3. (3) Distributed;
4. (4) Imported;
5. (5) Exported; or
6. (6) Dispensed.