Art. XIV, § 3
Mechanics' and laborers' liens
Right
Labor
Art. XIV · Labor Relations
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
Mechanics, persons furnishing materials, artisans, and laborers of every class, shall have a lien upon the property upon which they have bestowed labor or furnished material for the value of such labor done and material furnished; and the Legislature shall provide, by law, for the speedy and efficient enforcement of such liens.
History: Sec. 3 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Simplified explanation
Mechanics, material suppliers, artisans and laborers have a lien on the property they worked on or supplied, for the value of the labor and material. The Legislature must provide by law for speedy and efficient enforcement of these liens.