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This bill aims to facilitate labor peace in the cannabis industry by establishing new regulations for labor relations in marijuana establishments. The bill introduces a "labor peace agreement" definition, which is a contract between a marijuana establishment and a labor organization that allows union representatives to communicate with employees about their labor rights, including the right to form a union, while prohibiting the union from engaging in picketing or work stoppages. The bill requires marijuana establishments to submit attestations during initial licensing and renewal applications confirming they will not interfere with employees' union-forming efforts. A new section is added to create a process for the cannabis control commission to establish and periodically update a list of "bona fide labor organizations," which includes criteria such as having collective bargaining agreements, a written constitution, financial reporting, and affiliation with larger labor associations. Organizations must also be free from employer domination or interference. The bill specifically exempts small businesses from these requirements and mandates that the cannabis control commission develop regulations in consultation with the workforce development office, ultimately seeking to protect workers' rights and promote stable labor relations in the cannabis industry.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S77