LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect in November is expanding beyond hemp growers and CBD manufacturers as restaurant operators, beverage companies and retailers push back against restrictions that could disrupt one of the fastest-growing segments of the alternative beverage market. At issue are hemp-derived THC beverages
COLUMBUS - The fight over hemp-derived THC products is moving from statehouses to courtrooms, and Michigan businesses are watching closely. Several hemp companies have filed lawsuits challenging Ohio Senate Bill 56, a law that restricts or bans many hemp-derived THC products, including popular THC-infused beverages sold in grocery stores, breweries and convenience stores. Industry groups
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive. Ohio’s move to ban intoxicating hemp products—including THC-infused drinks sold in bars, breweries, and retail stores—has triggered lawsuits, industry backlash, and growing concern that similar crackdowns could spread across the Midwest. At the center of the fight: a booming but
