COLUMBUS, Ohio— A Franklin County judge on Monday extended the pause on Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products until December.

Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Carl Aveni postponed a preliminary injunction hearing until Dec. 2, agreeing to a request by both parties in the case. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until further notice.

Under the terms of the continuance, counsel must submit a proposed expedited discovery order by Oct. 30. Defendants were also granted additional time to file responsive pleadings, with attorneys required to submit an agreed deadline by the same date.

Aveni issued a temporary restraining order on Oct. 14 blocking an executive order from DeWine that directed all retailers to

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