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Northern Hills Alternative Health license inactivated in South Dakota

South Dakota's medical cannabis program saw at least 12 license deactivations on August 6, including Northern Hills Alternative Health.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster

August 6, 2026 · 2:08 PM ET

Closed sign hanging in a shop door — file photo, not the scene of this story.

Northern Hills Alternative Health's medical cannabis license in South Dakota is no longer active, according to the state license roster. The company held both a cultivation and dispensary license in Sturgis. Official records show both licenses were previously marked Active, but deactivation appears to have occurred as of August 6.

The closure is one of at least 12 license deactivations recorded across South Dakota's medical program on the same date, per state roster updates. Affected operators include Royzzz locations, Dakota Health and Wellness, The Broken Boot Dispensary, and others. The simultaneous deactivations suggest a batch processing or compliance review by state regulators.

South Dakota's medical program currently operates 52 retail dispensaries, 30 cultivation licenses, and 14 manufacturing licenses. Reasons for Northern Hills Alternative Health's deactivation are not specified in available records. Watch for official regulatory guidance on whether these closures reflect voluntary surrenders, enforcement actions, or administrative processing.

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