§31501. Definitions
In this chapter-
(1) "migrant worker" means an individual going to or from employment in agriculture as provided under section 3121(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3121(g)) or section 3(f) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(f)).
(2) "motor carrier", "motor common carrier", "motor private carrier", "motor vehicle", and "United States" have the same meanings given those terms in section 13102 of this title.
(3) "motor carrier of migrant workers"-
(A) means a person (except a motor common carrier) providing transportation referred to in section 13501 of this title by a motor vehicle (except a passenger automobile or station wagon) for at least 3 migrant workers at a time to or from their employment; but
(B) does not include a migrant worker providing transportation for migrant workers and their immediate families.
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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3101(1) | 49:303(a)(23). | Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, |
3101(2) | (no source). | |
3101(3) | 49:303(a)(22). |
In clause (1), the words "going to or from" are substituted for "proceeding to or returning from" for clarity.
Clause (2) is included to ensure that the identical definitions that are relevant are used without repeating them. The source provisions for the quoted definitions are found in the revision notes for section 10102 of the revised title.
In clause (3), the words "including any 'contract common carrier by motor vehicle' " are omitted as covered by the definition of "motor carrier". The words "referred to in section 10521(a) of this title" are substituted for "in interstate or foreign commerce" for clarity and consistency in the revised title. The word "except" is substituted for "but not including" for clarity. The words "at least" are substituted for "or more", and the words "but the term does not include" are substituted for "except", for consistency.
Pub. L. 103–429
This amends 49:31501(1) to correct an erroneous cross-reference.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1995-Par. (2).
Par. (3)(A).
1994-
Par. (1).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1995 Amendment
Amendment by
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by
Exemptions From Requirements of This Chapter for Certain Farm Vehicles
For provisions relating to exemptions from certain requirements of this chapter with respect to certain farm vehicles and individuals operating those vehicles, see section 32934 of