Ohio federal judge issues preliminary injunction allowing ten businesses to sell hemp products

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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A federal judge in Ohio is allowing ten businesses to continue selling hemp products and THC drinks while a lawsuit plays out.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Helmick granted a preliminary injunction on July 13, allowing these ten businesses to continue selling their intoxicating hemp products.

Helmick wrote in his opinion the ten businesses “have adequately alleged they will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of preliminary injunctive relief.”

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