Authorized Dealer Dispensary II gets retail license in New Jersey

New Jersey's retail footprint expands with Authorized Dealer Dispensary II joining 383 already-open dispensaries.

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

August 19, 2026 · 9:59 AM ET

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

Authorized Dealer Dispensary II has received a new retail cannabis license in New Jersey, according to the state license roster. The approval adds to the operator's existing presence: official records show Authorized Dealer Dispensary III already holds active licenses as both a recreational dispensary in Jersey City and a cannabis retailer.

The licensing reflects sustained retail expansion in New Jersey, where 383 dispensaries are now operational. August 19 alone saw at least ten retail licenses approved across the state, alongside one new manufacturing operator, per the state roster. One retailer, Glass Meadows, had its license become inactive during the same period.

Whether Authorized Dealer Dispensary II will operate as a standalone location or integrate with existing operations remains unclear from the license data. Watch for clarity on store location and whether the multi-license model reflects a broader operator consolidation or market-entry strategy.

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