1. 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:

   1. 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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   2. 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. 2. Performance-based indicators Performance-based indicators required by subsection 1 include the following labor practices:

   1. A. No use of child labor;

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   2. B. No use of forced labor;

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   3. C. No discrimination;

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   4. D. Freedom of association and collective bargaining;

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   5. E. Promotion of gender equality;

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   6. F. Implementation of legal occupational health and safety practices;

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   7. G. Payment of fair wages that meet or exceed the minimum wage;

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   8. H. Adequate and effective training; and

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   9. I. Grievance resolution and compensation for damages.

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