Gov Mike DeWine Sued by Ohio Companies for removing intoxicating hemp products from Ohio stores
Court records from Franklin County show that three Ohio-based companies, Fumee Smoke and Vape, Invicta Nutraceuticals, and Titan Logistics Group have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The suit challenges DeWine’s recent executive order banning certain hemp products from store shelves across Ohio. Retailers were instructed to remove the products by Tuesday. The order will remain in place for 90 days, giving the Ohio General Assembly time to decide whether to extend it.
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The companies involved argue that the governor’s action is unlawful and will hurt their businesses, stating there is no evidence that these hemp products pose a threat to public health. They have also asked the court for a temporary restraining order to prevent the ban from taking effect, warning that it could cause major financial losses and even force them to close.
Governor DeWine defended the move, explaining that Ohio’s marijuana law, approved by voters, created a regulated and tested market with strict packaging standards — safeguards not currently applied to hemp products.
Currently, hemp-derived items can be sold to any age group and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leading to ongoing debates about how the state should manage the growing hemp industry.
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