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2008 Policy Book

#54 LABOR HOUSING ZONING

The producers' need for adequate housing for laborers is recognized and consistent with the Right to Farm Act.

Conflicts exist in state laws governing the construction of migrant labor housing. Laws such as Right to Farm, zoning ordinances, Michigan Public Health Code and the Michigan Construction Code are further complicated by court decisions which all tend to cloud the issue of authority and responsibility.

State approved and inspected housing is an essential component of agricultural production. We will seek legislation that will clearly establish the Michigan Department of Agriculture as having exclusive responsibility for siting, construction, inspection, and approval of occupancy for migrant housing in Michigan.