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Happy Time LLC 2 licensed as new cannabis operator in Washington

Single new Washington operator licensed as state roster records 12 concurrent closures, suggesting ongoing market consolidation.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:04 AM ET

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Happy Time LLC 2 has been licensed as a new cannabis operator in Washington, according to the state license roster updated August 12. The licensing comes amid a notable wave of operator departures: the same roster update records 12 license deactivations, including Evolve Cannabis, Stickys, Fillabong, and JPC Holdings, among others.

Washington's licensed base remains substantial, with 482 open retail locations, 973 cultivation licenses, and 1,009 manufacturing licenses currently active. The simultaneous opening and multiple closures suggest ongoing market churn rather than net-market contraction, though the concentration of closure notices on a single update date warrants attention.

Watch whether Happy Time LLC 2's entry signals entry into a specific market segment or geography where departures have opened room, or signals broader operator turnover patterns. Tracking whether the 12 closures reflect voluntary exits, compliance actions, or renewal lapses will clarify market conditions.

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