By Townhall Chicago News Staff
A new Illinois law banning the sale of hemp-derived THC beverages in bars and stores takes effect Thursday, unless a judge intervenes first.
Craft brewers have sued for a restraining order to block the ban, but the hearing on their request is scheduled for Nov. 19, a week after the law takes effect, according to AM 560’s Mike Scott.
An unidentified brewery owner described the effect on their business during AM 560’s broadcast. The owner’s name and the name of the brewery were not provided in available reporting.
“It’s really painful. We’re a small business, we’re a family business,” the brewery owner said.
The lawsuit was filed by craft brewers seeking to keep THC beverages on shelves while the case proceeds. The court handling the case was not identified in available reporting.
The gap between Thursday’s effective date and the Nov. 19 hearing means the products could disappear from stores for at least a week even if the brewers ultimately prevail in court.
It was not clear from available reporting which types of venues are covered by the ban or whether a ruling could come before Thursday.
