MMJDaily reports that U.S. District Judge Robert S. Ballou denied a temporary restraining order on August 14 sought by seven Virginia hemp companies, including Pure Shenandoah. The ruling allowed the Commonwealth’s new limit of 2 milligrams of total THC per package for consumable hemp products to take effect the following day.
The article outlines the plaintiffs’ arguments regarding compliance guidance, equal-protection concerns, and anticipated financial impact, as well as the court’s reasoning for denying immediate relief. It also notes upcoming federal and state regulatory changes affecting hemp-derived THC products and Virginia’s broader cannabis market.