APEX Otis Orchards license deactivated in Washington

APEX Otis Orchards joins at least 11 other Washington cannabis operators whose licenses became inactive on August 12.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:05 AM ET

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

APEX Otis Orchards' cannabis license is no longer active in Washington, according to the state license roster. The deactivation occurred on August 12 alongside at least 11 other licensees, including retail, cultivation, and manufacturing operations.

The cluster of August 12 deactivations—spanning The Green Shelf, Stickys, Evolve Cannabis, and others—suggests a potential regulatory action or audit cycle rather than isolated business failures. Without context on renewal deadlines, compliance reviews, or voluntary surrenders, the cause remains unclear.

Washington maintains 482 active retail locations, 973 cultivation licenses, and 1,009 manufacturing permits as of the roster update. To watch: whether additional license deactivations follow and whether the state provides guidance on the August 12 batch.

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