Ohio Intoxicating Hemp Ban Temporarily Halted by State Judge (2)

A judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) executive order barring the sale of so-called “intoxicating hemp” products, saying he overstepped his authority.

The executive order uses power reserved for the state legislature and violates the Ohio Constitution as a result, Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Carl A. Aveni said as he blocked it for two weeks. The 90-day ban was briefly in effect Tuesday—meaning smoke shops, breweries, and other retailers couldn’t sell the products—before the judge’s order was issued.

DeWine’s ban encompassed edible and drinkable products with more than 0.5 milligrams per serving or 2 milligrams ...