§8867-G. Forest certification programs
1.
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
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B.
Does not require payment to a trade association that is registered with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
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2.
Performance-based indicators.
Performance-based indicators required by subsection 1 include the following labor practices:
A.
No use of child labor;
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B.
No use of forced labor;
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C.
No discrimination;
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D.
Freedom of association and collective bargaining;
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E.
Promotion of gender equality;
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F.
Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices;
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G.
Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage;
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H.
Adequate and effective training; and
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I.
Grievance resolution and compensation for damages.
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SECTION HISTORY
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