Overview

• Florida's hemp industry fears a monopoly by Trulieve if the marijuana amendment passes.
• DeSantis' veto of the hemp bill is seen as a move to protect small businesses from heavy regulations.
• The state Republican Party and hemp industry are raising funds for a campaign against the marijuana amendment.
• Trulieve supports the marijuana amendment to end criminal arrests and eliminate unregulated products.
• Lobbyists and industry leaders describe the conflict as a David vs. Goliath scenario.