Legislation in New Mexico to mandate labor peace agreements for cannabis businesses with ten or more employees was filed today in the state’s House of Representatives.
Sponsored by State Representatives Andrea Romero (D), Javier Martínez (D), and Christine Chandler (D), House Bill 331 would require cannabis businesses in New Mexico with ten or more employees to enter into and abide by a labor peace agreement with a labor organization. Businesses with fewer than ten employees must commit to signing such an agreement within 60 days of hiring their tenth employee.
Under the proposed law, failure to comply could result in license suspension or revocation. The bill mandates compliance verification for license renewal starting September 1, 2025, with enforcement by state regulators.
The bill’s proponents argue it would protect workers’ rights and promote fair labor practices, while critics say it is an additional regulatory burden on the state’s cannabis industry.
For the full text of House Bill 331, click here.
