It is the purpose of this chapter to remove the restraints on commerce caused by activities detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers ; to require farm labor contractors to register under this chapter; and to assure necessary protections for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers , agricultural associations, and agricultural employers. ( Pub. L. 97–470, § 2 , Jan. 14, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2584 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Pub. L. 97–470, title V, § 524 , Jan. 14, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2600 , provided in part that: “The provisions of this Act [enacting this chapter and repealing chapter 52 (§ 2041 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture] shall take effect ninety days from the date of enactment [ Jan. 14, 1983 ].” Short Title Pub. L. 97–470, § 1 , Jan. 14, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2584 , provided in part that this Act [enacting this chapter and repealing chapter 52 (§ 2041 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture] may be cited as the “ Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act ”. CFR Title Parts 29 500