A coalition of New York marijuana businesses are asking the state’s governor to veto legislation that would create a new Cannabis Wage Board charged with recommending minimum hourly wages for industry workers.
The proposal would “create significant uncertainty for operators at a time when many are finally beginning to find their footing after years of regulatory delays, capital constraints, and continued competition from the illicit market,” an action alert sent by the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) on Tuesday.
“It poses particular risk to the small, equity businesses that are the backbone of our industry,” the group warned.
The legislation, S10643 from Sen. Jessica Ramos (D) and A11562 from Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D), was passed by both chambers of the legislation in June and is on the way to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).
The proposal would create a three-member Cannabis Wage Board, with one member being a representative of the state’s licensed marijuana industry, one representing the New York State AFL-CIO and another being a member of the general public who is selected by the state labor commissioner to serve as chair of the new body.
The board would issue a report to the governor and legislature with recommendations
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