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. Watch previous coverage in the player above.
Amid school funding concerns, where are lottery profits?The judge heard arguments on the request for a restraining order on Tuesday, the same day the ban went into effect. The restraining order lasts for 14 days.
Lawmakers have been considering changes to intoxicating hemp for some time, but efforts have repeatedly stalled.
These cannabinoid products are not controlled by the FDA and are considered less intoxicating than other cannabis-derived products. Intoxicating hemp can be sold to any age, raising concerns about minors using the products to get a similar high to marijuana.
It is often found for sale at places like convenience stores and can come in packaging that looks similar to candy.
A preliminary hearing in the lawsuit was scheduled for Oct. 28.
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