OVERNIGHT REST CAMPS FOR MIGRANT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

MCL ch. 286, subtit. Act 160 of 1966

in effect

MCL 286.641 Overnight rest camps for migrant agricultural workers; selection of sites.

286.641. Overnight rest camps for migrant agricultural workers; selection of sites. Sec. 1. The department of labor shall plan, construct or lease, and provide custodial administration for at least 2 supervised overnight rest camps for migrant agricultural workers; 1 in the southwest part of the state and 1 in the southeast part of the state near U.S.-23. The final selection of the sites shall be determined with the approval of the department of labor—employment security commission. 1966, Act 160, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1966

MCL 286.642 Minimum size of camp, and minimum facilities; time of operation.

286.642. Minimum size of camp, and minimum facilities; time of operation. Sec. 2. Each camp shall have not less than 6 18 feet by 24 feet units with roof, for use as sleeping quarters for migrant workers; 5 roofed cooking facilities; drinking water; separate toilet facilities and washrooms for men and women; living space for the camp supervisor; sufficient space for at least 3 desks and waiting space suitable for a farm labor services office equipped with heat, lights and telephone and radio communication systems. Each camp shall be in operation for the period from May 1 to October 31 of each year. 1966, Act 160, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1966

MCL 286.643 Rules and regulations; promulgation.

286.643. Rules and regulations; promulgation. Sec. 3. The department of labor may make rules and regulations necessary for administration of this act and setting fees for space and services provided by it. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 88 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 24.71 to 24.80 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and subject to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of 1952, as amended, being sections 24.101 to 24.110 of the Compiled Laws of 1948. 1966, Act 160, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1966

MCL 286.644 Authorization or expenditure of federal and other funds, limitation.

286.644. Authorization or expenditure of federal and other funds, limitation. Sec. 4. The authorization provided in section 1 does not include authorization for any expenditures in excess of funds obtainable from the federal government for the purpose provided in section 1 and funds obtainable from non-governmental sources for this purpose and such other funds as may hereafter be appropriated by the state legislature and expressly designated for such purpose, and provided that the acceptance of such funds does not obligate the state to continue those programs after the federal and other funds are no longer available, and that such federal and other funds shall be allotted for expenditure only after approval by the state budget director. 1966, Act 160, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1966

Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/Chapter%20286.xmlFetched: 10/20/2026