S 3202 · 93th Congress ·

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments

Introduced 1974-03-20· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI]· Senate

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Latest: Public law 93-518.(1974-12-07)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments - Extends the coverage of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act. Increases the amount of insurance coverage required of a farm labor contractor who engages in the transportation of migrant workers. Provides sanctions for failure or refusal of a farm labor contractor, when acting in that capacity, to present his certificate of registration. Requires one engaging the services of farm laborers under this Act to refrain from recruiting persons he knows or should know to be in violation of the immigration laws of the United States. Prohibits such recruitment for employment which is the subject of a strike or slowdown. Gives the Secretary of Agriculture the power to suspend the registration of farm labor contractors upon evidence of possible violations of this Act. Increases penalties for violations of this Act to not more than $10,000 fine, imprisonment for three years, or both. Provides a course of legal action and penalties for violations against farm workers under this Act. Provides for civil actions by private parties under this Act. Provides that any person aggrieved by the violation of any provision of this Act may file suit i…

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