Mile High Missoula license deactivated; Montana sees batch of operator closures
Montana's cannabis regulator deactivated Mile High Missoula and at least 11 other operator licenses on Aug. 5, per state roster.
FILE — closure · Ivan Radic / CC BY 2.0Barnett, Brian operating as Mile High Missoula lost active status on Montana's cannabis license roster on Aug. 5, according to state records. The same day saw at least 11 other licenses deactivated across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing segments—including Yellowstoned Cannabis Co.'s lab and farm operations, Lionheart International's outlet, and Sacred Sun Farms' multiple licenses.
Montana maintains 538 open retail locations, 306 cultivation sites, and 181 manufacturing operations as of the roster update, suggesting the batch closure represents a small fraction of the active base. June 2026 sales data shows the market moving roughly $27 million monthly, though the timing and cause of these specific deactivations—whether voluntary surrender, non-renewal, or enforcement—remain unstated.
Watch for any regulatory guidance or enforcement notices clarifying whether these closures reflect a coordinated compliance sweep, license expiration cycle, or individual operator decisions. State communication on mass deactivation patterns can signal broader market pressures or enforcement priorities.