Green Lion Gardens LLC gains Washington manufacturing license as 12 operators exit market

New manufacturing entrant arrives amid wave of license deactivations in Washington's cannabis sector.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:05 AM ET

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Green Lion Gardens LLC has been licensed as a manufacturing operator in Washington, according to state license records updated August 12. The approval comes as Washington's cannabis regulator processed multiple license deactivations the same day, with at least 12 operators—including Evolve Cannabis, Stickys, and Fillabong—losing active status.

Washington's manufacturing tier remains substantial at 1,009 open licenses despite the departures, suggesting ongoing operational churn typical of mature state markets. The concurrent entry and exits indicate the sector continues to experience consolidation or operational transitions rather than systemic contraction.

Worth monitoring: whether Green Lion Gardens' entrance signals new capital moving into Washington manufacturing, or reflects internal licensing changes among existing operators repositioning their business structure.

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