Illinois Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Paused for Businesses Part of Federal Lawsuit
The trade group says the law would wipe out a $500 million industry and force hemp-derived THC products out of most retail stores.
- On Thursday, the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association sued Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to block the Illinois Hemp Act, arguing the law violates the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause.
- Hemp-Derived THC products proliferated after a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill, creating an unregulated industry that critics say allowed products to reach underage consumers through smoke shops.
- Representing more than 250 businesses and 5,000 people, the association notes the industry generated over $500 million in sales last year, with $30 million flowing to the state.
- THC beverage company Plift will host a "last call" fundraising event Tuesday at Duffy's Tavern and Grille as breweries and producers unload inventory before the ban takes effect.
- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the prohibition to protect consumers from misleading packaging and unregulated products. A separate federal ban on intoxicating hemp products is set to begin Dec. 11.
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Illinois agrees to delay enforcing hemp ban for some businesses amid lawsuit
Illinois has agreed to temporarily delay enforcement of its expected restrictions on sales of intoxicating hemp products for a number of businesses that sued to stop it, according to a court filing.
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* Block Club Chicago… On Thursday, the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, a trade group for the hemp industry, asked a judge to grant a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a host of other state officials one week before the Illinois Hemp Act takes effect on Nov. 12. The group [...]
Industry groups file lawsuit against Illinois law banning hemp-derived THC products – CBS2 (Chicago) – Wirepoints
Several hemp businesses have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge for a temporary block on the ban, saying the law could put thousands of businesses and jobs at risk.
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