CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine’s actions will force hundreds of Cleveland retailers to pull intoxicating hemp products off the shelves Tuesday — and city officials are celebrating it as a win.

Mayor Justin Bibb and Cleveland City Council have been locked in a battle against the proliferation of smoking and smoke shops — the stores known for selling vapes and cannabis products like CBD or delta-8. Cleveland’s Health Director David Margolius said DeWine’s emergency health order temporarily banning these marijuana-like products was a huge boon to the city.

“Governor DeWine is looking out for children in our community with this decision,” Margolius said.

Earlier this year, Cleveland passed new rules aimed at curbing the rapid spread of smoke shops. Council was particularly concerned

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