Maine § 8867-G. - Forest certification programs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8867-G. — Forest certification programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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 [PL 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. [PL 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; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
B. No use of forced labor; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
C. No discrimination; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
D. Freedom of association and collective bargaining; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
E. Promotion of gender equality; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
F. Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
G. Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage; [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
H. Adequate and effective training; and [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
I. Grievance resolution and compensation for damages. [PL 2023, c. 380, §1 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8867-G.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8867-G. cover?
Section 8867-G. ("Forest certification programs") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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