In a significant move for the local hemp industry, Mayor Brandon Johnson has vetoed an ordinance that aimed to restrict the sale of most intoxicating hemp products, including Delta-8. The decision comes after extensive pushback from hemp business owners and small businesses in Chicago, who rallied against the proposed ban, arguing it would harm their livelihoods. The ordinance, criticized as a prohibition-style measure, faced mounting pressure from local retailers and the hemp community, all urging the mayor to take action to protect their interests. The veto signals a win for those advocating for the hemp industry in the city.