* § 696-c. Minimum wage rate for covered airport workers. All covered
employers shall ensure that every covered airport worker is compensated
at a rate that is no less than the applicable standard rate. Nothing in
this article shall alter or limit any employer's obligation to pay any
otherwise applicable prevailing wage under article eight or nine of this
chapter.

* NB Effective until January 1, 2026

* § 696-c. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or
such commissioner's authorized representative shall have the power to:

1. investigate the compensation of covered airport workers in the
state;

2. enter the place of business or employment of any employer for the
purpose of (a) examining and inspecting any and all books, registers,
payrolls, and other records that in any way relate to or have a bearing
upon the compensation provided to, or the hours worked by any employees,
and (b) ascertaining whether the provisions of this article and the
rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are being complied with; and

3. require from any employer full and correct statements and reports
in writing, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary, of the
compensation provided to and the hours by such employer's employees.

* NB Effective January 1, 2026