The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Cheech & Chong's Cannabis Company, and several California hemp farmers and businesses announced Friday that Gov. Gavin Newsom's emergency regulation banning all hemp products containing “detectable amounts” filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) in a California state court to prevent enforcement. Percentage of total THC. ”
Plaintiffs challenging Newsom's ban that shocked California's hemp and hemp industry say the ban is illegal and will irreparably harm the cannabis industry, as legal challenges move forward. In the meantime, they are asking a state judge to temporarily halt enforcement of the new rules. . The emergency regulations ban 90 to 95 percent of hemp products on the market, including manufacturing and sales in California.
“If left in effect, the emergency regulations would eliminate nearly all ingestible hemp products currently sold in California, including most non-intoxicating products,” the plaintiffs wrote in their filing. “I will do it,'' he argued. “Many small and medium-sized businesses will have to immediately cease operations with millions of dollars in losses.The emergency regulations are effectively illegal and in any case were adopted through significantly illegal means. Therefore, relief is warranted.”
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In the first lawsuit filed in late September, the plaintiffs argued that the state declared a “state of emergency” without basis and failed to enforce existing cannabis legislation passed in 2021. These issues,” the TRO request states.
Answers from Hemp Roundtable Lawyers
In an email shared with Benzinga, Jonathan Miller, General Counsel for the Roundtable, said, “The court will temporarily halt Governor Newsom's misguided efforts to destroy California's cannabis farmers, businesses, and product consumers.” We hope that this will be stopped and eventually permanently banned.” “The Governor has announced his commitment to abandon this punitive approach and consult with all stakeholders to create a robust regulatory regime that promotes health and safety and keeps hemp products out of the hands of minors. The time has come to tackle the mission properly.”
Newsom's ruling also includes a ban on the manufacture and sale of hemp-THC products for sale outside California. Experts say the wide scope threatens the nation's entire supply chain and raises concerns about state overreach and violations of interstate commerce laws.
Newsom's ban went into effect on Sept. 23, shortly after approval by the Office of Administrative Law.
The TRO hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th at 9:30am PDT/12:30am EDT. Hemp Roundtable Regulatory Counsel Nolan Jackson will argue the motion on behalf of the plaintiffs.
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