California Judge Rules Gov. Newsom’s Hemp Ban Stands Despite Industry Pushback
A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong’s Global Holdings, aimed at blocking the state’s controversial ban on hemp products with detectable levels of THC.
The TRO, which was requested as part of a lawsuit filed last month by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and several hemp companies, sought to halt the enforcement of the new regulations until the case could be fully heard.
However, the judge sided with the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom, allowing the ban to remain in place.
Emergency Regulations Banning Hemp
The emergency regulations, which went into effect on September 23, prohibit …