Illinois Hemp Ban Delayed — But Only For Some Businesses
“Hopefully, they extend it for a longer period of time”
Chicago consumers of hemp-derived THC products will have at least another week to stock up on beverages, edibles and other offerings at select breweries and retailers.
A statewide ban on intoxicating hemp products was set to take effect on Thursday, but an emergency motion filed last week by an industry trade group extends the deadline to at least Nov. 19, when their lawsuit will be heard by U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold.
Until then, the six plaintiffs and members of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association will remain open and operational, according to ILHAA President Craig Katz. The trade group represents about 250 hemp businesses in the state.
“All the plaintiffs, including all the members of our association, are still allowed to sell federally compliant THC products,” said Katz, who also serves as government relations and compliance manager at MNG 2005, a plaintiff that operates 14 Illinois stores under the CBD Kratom brand.
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