COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday declared a public health emergency over intoxicating hemp products in Ohio, essentially banning sale of the products, at least temporarily.

DeWine’s order directs all consumer products containing intoxicating hemp to be removed from public display by all retailers and means that no products containing hemp may be sold or offered for sale during the duration of the emergency.

The order also grants the Ohio Department of Agriculture the authority to exclude intoxicating hemp from the legal definition of hemp in the Ohio Revised Code.

Retailers have until Tuesday, Oct. 14, to remove products and cease sales. After that, local and state authorities will have the power to seize products. Those who violate the order can be subject to a fine of

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