Cannabis & Capital analysis
14,997 cannabis license records across 9 tracked states
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,375 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 961 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
The signal
Cannabis & Capital's current regulator-backed index includes 11,375 records in statuses classified as active or issued. 961 records show an expiration date within the next 60 days.
The numbers
- License records: 14,997 (9 tracked states)
- Active or issued: 11,375 (Status terminology varies by regulator)
- Expiring in 60 days: 961 (OR has the largest count in the current index)
Why it matters
For operators and capital providers, the useful question is not simply whether the headline number moved. It is what the comparison means for near-term planning, performance expectations, and the assumptions behind the next decision. This finding narrows that question without claiming a cause the data cannot prove.
What to watch
Watch the next comparable release and any revisions to the reported figures. A single observation can establish a useful benchmark, but it does not establish a lasting trend on its own.
Methodology
Counts are calculated from the latest license records imported from state regulators. State license categories and status terminology are not identical, so cross-state totals describe records in the index rather than directly comparable operating capacity.