N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 95-222
Short title; legislative purpose.
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(a) This Article may be cited as the "Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina." (b) It is the purpose and policy of the General Assembly to conform migrant housing standards to, as much as reasonably possible, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina, and to ensure safe and healthy migrant housing conditions. The General Assembly finds that the general welfare of the State requires the enactment of this law under the police power of the State. (1989, c. 91, s. 2.)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-222 et seq., known as the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina, establishes the state's foundational commitment to safe and healthy housing conditions for migrant workers. The law directs that migrant housing standards be aligned, as closely as reasonably possible, with the occupational safety and health standards already in place under North Carolina law. This provision sets the overarching purpose and policy framework that guides the more specific requirements found throughout the rest of the Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who provide housing to migrant workers operate under the framework established by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-222 et seq., the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Act's standards, which are designed to mirror occupational safety and health requirements as closely as practicable. Understanding this foundational provision helps operators contextualize the specific duties and inspection requirements that follow in the rest of the statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Migrant workers housed by their employers or labor contractors have protections rooted in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-222 et seq., the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina. This law reflects a legislative commitment to ensuring that migrant housing meets safety and health standards comparable to those governing workplaces in the state. Tenants or workers who believe their housing falls short of these standards may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or the relevant state agency to learn about available complaint and enforcement processes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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