California SB846 amends the Civil Code to allow liens on harvested crops for labor performed.

California SB846 amends Section 3061.5 of the Civil Code to allow any employee who harvests or transports crops to claim a lien on the crops or proceeds from their sale for the value of their labor, up to a maximum of two weeks' earnings. The lien attaches from the start of the work and is a preferred lien over other claims. The maximum liability for the crops or proceeds is limited to the lesser of actual claims or 25 percent of their fair market value.

California SB846 amends the Civil Code to allow liens on harvested crops for labor performed.

California SB846 amends Section 3061.5 of the Civil Code to allow any employee who harvests or transports crops to claim a lien on the crops or proceeds from their sale for the value of their labor, up to a maximum of two weeks' earnings. The lien attaches from the start of the work and is a preferred lien over other claims. The maximum liability for the crops or proceeds is limited to the lesser of actual claims or 25 percent of their fair market value.