OCCUPANCY PERIOD; AG. LABOR CAMP S.B. 1172:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 1172 (as introduced 12-3-24) (Senate-passed version)
Committee: Natural Resources and Agriculture
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 124 (Agricultural Labor Camps) of the Public Health Code to require a license for an agricultural labor camp to be valid for the occupancy period stated on the face of the license, as determined by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
Under Part 124, "agricultural labor camp" means a tract of land and all tents, vehicles, buildings, or other structures pertaining thereto, part of which is established, occupied, or used as living quarters for at least migratory laborers engaged in agricultural activities, including related food processing.
Currently, MDARD must issue a license to operate an agriculture labor camp if after investigation and inspection MDARD finds that the camp and its proposed operations conform or will conform to certain minimum construction and safety standards and operation rules. The license is valid for the balance of the calendar year during which it is issued. The license must recite on its face that the camp operator must comply with Part 124 and its rules.
Under the bill, a license would instead be valid for the occupancy period stated on the face of the license as determined by MDARD. The license would have to recite on its face that occupancy period in addition to the Part 124 compliance requirement.
MCL 333.12413 Legislative Analyst: Eleni Lionas
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bruce R. Baker
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.