Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term adequate wages — means compensation for a regular work week that is sufficient to meet the basic needs of the employee and any dependents of the employee, including reasonable discretionary income; and includes, at a minimum— the payment of the higher of the minimum wage or the appropriate prevailing wage; compliance with all legal requirements relating to wages (including freedom of association relating to the bargaining relating to wages and related matters); and the provision of such benefits as are required by law or contract.
The term sustainable production methods — means the application of technologies and methods that are necessary to provide for workplace safety, toxic waste control, control of discharge of pollutants to air, water, and land, and the reasonable conservation of energy and natural resources, taking into account local standards and conditions; and includes, at a minimum, the use of technologies and methods that would be required for similar production facilities in the United States.