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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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
B. Does not require payment to a trade association that is registered with the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
2. Performance-based indicators. Performance-based indicators required by subsection 1 include the following labor practices:
A. No use of child labor;
B. No use of forced labor;
C. No discrimination;
D. Freedom of association and collective bargaining;
E. Promotion of gender equality;
F. Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices;
G. Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage;
H. Adequate and effective training; and
I. Grievance resolution and compensation for damages.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 8867-G. Forest certification programs - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-8867-g/
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