Pure Magic licensed as manufacturing operator in Washington

New manufacturer enters market as state roster shows 12 operator closures on same day.

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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Pure Magic has been licensed as a manufacturing operator in Washington, according to the state license roster updated August 12. The approval adds to Washington's existing base of 1,009 open manufacturing licenses in the adult-use market.

The licensing arrives on the same date the state roster flagged at least 12 closures across retail and holding entities—including The Green Shelf, Stickys, Evolve Cannabis, and multiple DTC Holdings licenses. The simultaneous churn suggests ongoing consolidation or compliance-driven exits in the market.

With 482 retail and 973 cultivation licenses still active, Washington's license base remains substantial. Watch whether Pure Magic's entry signals a rebound in manufacturing supply, or if the roster closures persist and signal tightening margins across operators.

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