Ohio’s new intoxicating hemp ban is bad for businesses, plaintiffs argued in lawsuit hearing

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 992

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A new law banning low-level THC hemp products and changing the state’s marijuana laws hurts Ohio businesses, plaintiffs argued during a preliminary injunction hearing Monday.

Happy Harvest and Get Wright Lounge filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas after Ohio Senate Bill 56 took effect March 20 after Ohioans for Cannabis Choice failed to get enough signatures to get a referendum on the November ballot for voters to block …

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