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Judge temporarily blocks ban on intoxicating hemp in Ohio
The judge’s 14-day restraining order halts Gov. DeWine’s 90-day ban amid concerns over authority and the rise in child hospitalizations linked to intoxicating hemp products.
- A judge granted a temporary restraining order against the governor's executive order regarding intoxicating hemp.
- The court claims the executive order violates the separation of powers and supersedes the statutory framework enacted by the General Assembly.
- The governor repeatedly urged the Legislature to regulate hemp-derived THC, saying it's harmful and too accessible to children.
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Judge temporarily blocks DeWine from banning intoxicating hemp products
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Gov. Mike DeWine from banning intoxicating hemp products while a lawsuit plays out in court. Last week, DeWine signed an executive order requiring businesses to remove intoxicating hemp products from shelves by Tuesday, citing harm to children. Three businesses sued DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture, saying the order was unlawful and would put them out of business. …
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