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DENREC Denver recreational dispensary license marked inactive in Colorado

At least one DENREC location has exited active status; state records show the company still holds three other active retail licenses.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

October 2, 2026 · 9:39 AM ET

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

Colorado's state license roster flagged DENREC Denver Recreational Dispensary as no longer active on October 2, according to the state database. However, official records show the company maintains three active retail licenses (402R-00863, 402R-00646, 402R-00133), suggesting the closure notice may apply to a single location rather than the entire operation.

The closure comes as part of a broader wave of license inactivations in Colorado recorded on the same date. Related reports from the state roster document at least 11 other cannabis businesses—including cultivators, extractors, and retailers—transitioning to inactive status in early October.

The timing and scope of these simultaneous inactivations merit monitoring. Colorado's retail market currently supports 912 open locations across the state. Whether these closures reflect seasonal attrition, regulatory action, or operator decisions will clarify the underlying market dynamic.

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