Requires applicants for a license to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver, or dispense cannabis within the state to pay a prevailing wage or have entered into a project labor agreement for the construction of buildings or transportation of items relating to the activity described in the application.

This bill requires anyone applying for a cannabis-related license in New York to either pay their workers a prevailing wage or enter into a project labor agreement. This applies to activities like cultivating, processing, distributing, delivering, or dispensing cannabis. The goal is to ensure fair wages and labor practices in the cannabis industry.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes fair labor practices and ensures that workers in the cannabis industry are compensated fairly. By requiring prevailing wages or project labor agreements, the bill aims to create a more equitable workforce and support local economies.

Critics may argue that this bill could increase operational costs for cannabis businesses, making it harder for small operators to compete. They might also contend that the requirements could slow down the development of the cannabis industry in New York, limiting job growth and access to cannabis products.