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BUD FACTORY 406 license deactivated in Montana; 11 other operators also shut down

Montana cannabis regulator's roster shows BUD FACTORY 406 and at least 11 other licensees no longer active as of September 9.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

September 9, 2026 · 9:39 AM ET

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

Bud Factory 406's license has been deactivated in Montana, according to the state license roster. The closure occurs alongside at least 11 other operator deactivations flagged the same day—including Holistic Harvest Cannabis Farms LLC, Big Mountain Botanicals LLC, and multiple Yellowstoned Cannabis Co. entities—suggesting a possible audit sweep or compliance enforcement action, though the regulator's stated rationale is not disclosed.

Montana's adult-use market remains active with 538 open retail locations, 302 cultivation operations, and 180 manufacturing licenses currently on file. August sales reached approximately $28.9 million, down slightly from July's $29.7 million. The cluster closure warrants monitoring to determine whether it reflects seasonal consolidation, regulatory tightening, or isolated operational failures.

Pending license applications stood at zero as of the September 10 roster update. Industry observers should watch for any formal statement from Montana regulators clarifying the rationale and scope of these simultaneous deactivations.

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