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Resources for Migrant Labor Camp Operators and Employees Regarding COVID-19 (disponible en Español)
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Emergency Regulations
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Wildfires and Air Quality
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What We Do
The agricultural industry employs a substantial number of migrant farm workers in the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and packaging of the many crops grown through out the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health promulgates and enforces regulations to ensure the safe and healthy living conditions of migrant workers and their families during their employment and residence in Virginia.
Local health departments inspect and permit migrant labor camps. A migrant labor camp owner or operator must apply with the local health department prior to receiving an inspection. Applications for a permit to operate a migrant labor camp should be submitted to the health department in which the camp is located at least 30 days prior to the opening of the camp. Contact your local health department for more information.
Migrant Labor Housing Administrative Rules
The Virginia Department of Health adopts administrative rules or regulations to provide further information regarding the standards and enforcement of state law.
Migrant Labor Housing Law
The Virginia Department of Health enforces the Code of Virginia, which grants authority to the agency to develop regulations and standards to ensure safe and health housing conditions.
Last Updated: April 2, 2025