2695.3. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to codify certain labor protections that should be afforded to goat herders. The provisions of this section are in addition to, and are entirely independent from, any other statutory or legal protections, rights, or remedies that are or may be available under this code or any other state law or regulation to goat herders either as individuals, employees, or persons.
(b) All terms used in this section and in Section 2695.4 have the meanings assigned to them by this code or any other state law or regulation.
(c) On or before January 1, 2024, the labor commissioner shall issue a report, pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code, to the Legislature on wage violations, including minimum wage and overtime, affecting sheepherders and goat herders.
(d) For purposes of this section and Section 2695.4, “goat herder” means an individual who is employed to do any of the following, including with the use of trained dogs:
(1) Tend herds of goats grazing or browsing on range or pasture.
(2) Move goats to and about an area assigned for grazing or browsing.
(3) Prevent goats from wandering or becoming lost.
(4) Protect goats against predators and the eating of poisonous plants.
(5) Assist in the ewing, docking, or shearing of goats.
(6) Provide water or feed supplementary rations to goats.
(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 569, Sec. 43. (AB 156) Effective September 27, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)