# 29 C.F.R. § 500.0 (2026): Introduction

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## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 500.0 (2026)
- **Heading:** Introduction
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter V: WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 500: MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 500.0: § 500.0   Introduction.

## Text

(a) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), hereinafter referred to as MSPA or the Act, repeals and replaces the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963, as amended, hereinafter referred to as FLCRA or the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act. Prior judgments and final orders obtained under FLCRA continue in effect as stated in § 500.4.
(b) These regulations include provisions necessitated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act's (IRCA) amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). IRCA amended MSPA to remove section 106 thereof prohibiting the employment of illegal aliens. Matters concerning certificate actions or the assessment of civil money penalties, for a violation of section 106 of MSPA which occurred prior to June 1, 1987, continue through final administrative determination as stated in § 500.147.
[48 FR 36741, Aug. 12, 1983, as amended at 54 FR 13328, Mar. 31, 1989]

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 500.0 (2026) § 500.0   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_0.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.1 (2026) § 500.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_1.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.2 (2026) § 500.2   Compliance with State laws and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_2.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.3 (2026) § 500.3   Effective date of the Act; transition period; repeal of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_3.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.4 (2026) § 500.4   Effect of prior judgments and final orders obtained under the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_4.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.5 (2026) § 500.5   Filing of applications, notices and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_5.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.6 (2026) § 500.6   Accuracy of information, statements and data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_6.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.7 (2026) § 500.7   Investigation authority of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_7.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.8 (2026) § 500.8   Prohibition on interference with Department of Labor officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_8.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.9 (2026) § 500.9   Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_9.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.10 (2026) § 500.10   Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_10.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.20 (2026) § 500.20   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_20.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 500.30 (2026) § 500.30   Persons not subject to the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P500_S500_30.md)

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