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Hidden Leaf Homestead license deactivated; Vermont sees cluster of closures in August

Hidden Leaf Homestead, LLC joins at least 11 other Vermont cannabis licensees deactivated this month, signaling possible sector strain.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 29, 2026 · 9:39 AM ET

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

Hidden Leaf Homestead, LLC's license is no longer active in Vermont, according to the state license roster. The deactivation follows a wave of closures: at least 11 other licensees have gone inactive since Aug. 17, spanning cultivation, retail, manufacturing, and extraction operations.

Vermont's licensed base remains substantial—105 retail, 286 cultivation, and 85 manufacturing licenses remain open as of Aug. 29—but August's cluster of exits suggests operational or compliance headwinds. Monthly sales have held roughly flat at approximately $13 million, which may not support all active operators.

Watch whether September's roster updates show the closure rate accelerating or stabilizing, and whether state regulators issue guidance on the causes.

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