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Leaf Society adds retail license in California as operator expands

Leaf Society's new retail license marks at least three active retail locations in California as the state maintains 1,260 open retail sites.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 6, 2026 · 9:56 AM ET

Cannabis flower on a retail counter — file photo, not the scene of this story.

Leaf Society received a new retail license in California as documented in state license records on August 6, according to the state license roster. License records show the operator now holds at least three active Commercial Retailer licenses in the state (C10-0001600-LIC, C10-0001176-LIC, and C10-0001809-LIC), suggesting an expansion of its retail footprint.

The licensing action occurred amid broader retail turnover in California. On the same day, two other retailers—TUJUNGA HILLS LLC and San Pablo Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC—also received new licenses, while two others (Flow Kana and StashCo) became inactive. Several existing retailers underwent ownership name changes.

With 1,260 open retail locations statewide, the California market continues to see incremental licensing activity alongside enforcement and operational adjustments. Watch whether Leaf Society's expanded retail presence correlates with changes in its operational footprint or market positioning in coming license reports.

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