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The Broken Boot Dispensary receives new retail license in South Dakota

Medical cannabis operator gains dispensary approval as state license roster shows a wave of operator closures on the same day.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk
Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster
August 6, 2026 · 2:08 PM ET
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The Broken Boot Dispensary has received a new retail license in South Dakota, according to state license records. Official filings show the operator now holds both a medical cannabis cultivation license and a medical cannabis dispensary license, both active and based in Custer.

The approval comes amid significant turnover in South Dakota's cannabis market. State records show at least 12 operator licenses became inactive on August 6, including previous iterations of The Broken Boot Dispensary itself, along with closures affecting Royzzz locations, Northern Hills Alternative Health, Dakota Health and Wellness, and others. The pattern suggests license renewal or restructuring activity rather than uniform market contraction.

South Dakota's medical cannabis market currently includes 52 active retail dispensaries, 30 cultivation operations, 14 manufacturers, and one testing lab, according to the latest state license snapshot. Watch for whether The Broken Boot's expanded licensing footprint indicates expansion plans or consolidation of prior operations.

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