State argues DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal

State argues DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal

(The Center Square) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that would have allowed beer companies to continue selling hemp beverages

Ohio argues Gov DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that would have allowed beer companies to continue selling hemp beverages until the end of the year, the state argued in a filing with the state Supreme Court. “The governor may veto any item in any bill making an appropriation...

Ohio Officials Defend Governor's Veto Of Hemp THC Drink Provision From Brewer's Lawsuit

In their lawsuit, the brewers said they face “potential criminal enforcement actions against them for possessing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory that they bought in good faith before the governor’s veto.” By David Beasley, The Center Square Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that would have allowed beer companies to continue selling hemp beverages until the end of the year, the state…

State of Ohio argues that Gov. DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal

A group of brewers sued the state, challenging DeWine’s “line item” veto of portions of Senate Bill 56 that would have given companies until Dec. 31 to transition out of the hemp beverage business.

Ohio Officials Defend Governor’s Veto Of Hemp THC Drink Provision From Brewer’s Lawsuit

In their lawsuit, the brewers said they face “potential criminal enforcement actions against them for possessing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory that they bought in good faith before the governor’s veto.” By David Beasley, The Center Square Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that would have allowed beer companies to continue selling hemp beverages until the end of the year, the state…