§ 32.1-211 — Regulations

Virginia § 32.1-211

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 32.1: HEALTH
• Ch. 6: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
• Art. 6: MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS

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A. The occupational, safety and health regulations of the Safety and Health Codes Board applicable to migrant labor camps shall be no more stringent than those actually enforced by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to federal law.

B. The Board may adopt regulations governing migrant labor camps which supplement the occupational safety and health regulations adopted by the Safety and Health Codes Board pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 40.1-22 et seq.) of Title 40.1 and which are necessary to protect the health of migrant workers. Such regulations may include, but need not be limited to, standards governing:

1. The sites of camps.

2. The provision of an adequate and convenient supply of pure water as defined in § 32.1-167.

3. The disposal of sewage as defined in § 32.1-163.

4. The storage and disposal of solid waste.

5. The maintenance of the campgrounds.

6. The construction, maintenance, alteration or remodeling of buildings and structures for the housing of migrant workers and their families, including wash and bathrooms, central cooking facilities, central dining rooms, sleeping quarters, assembly rooms, lighting and ventilation.

Legislative History

Code 1950, §§ 32-417, 32-418, 32-420; 1962, c. 251; 1968, c. 396; 1979, c. 711.