Section 8867-G - Forest certification programs1. Requirements for state land. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may obtain or maintain certification from a forest certification program for state land only if the program, in order to obtain certification under the program: A. Contains performance-based indicators described in subsection 2 that protect forest workers, including logging and trucking contractors, that can be assessed and verified by a recognized certifying entity; and [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]B. Does not require payment to a trade association that is registered with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).] [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]
2.Performance-based indicators. Performance-based indicators required by subsection 1 include the following labor practices:A. No use of child labor; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]B. No use of forced labor; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]C. No discrimination; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]D. Freedom of association and collective bargaining; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]E. Promotion of gender equality; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]F. Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]G. Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage; [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]H. Adequate and effective training; and [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]I. Grievance resolution and compensation for damages. [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).] [2023, c. 380, §1(NEW).]
Added by 2023SP1, c. 380,§ 1, eff. 10/25/2023.