2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 130 - National Affordable Housing
Subchapter II - Investment in Affordable Housing
Part F - General Provisions
Sec. 12836 - Labor

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 12836 (2016)
Section Name §12836. Labor
Section Text (a) In general

Any contract for the construction of affordable housing with 12 or more units assisted with funds made available under this part shall contain a provision requiring that not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, shall be paid to all laborers and mechanics employed in the development of affordable housing involved, and participating jurisdictions shall require certification as to compliance with the provisions of this section prior to making any payment under such contract.

(b) Waiver

Subsection (a) shall not apply if the individual receives no compensation or is paid expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee to perform the services for which the individual volunteered and such persons are not otherwise employed at any time in the construction work.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 101–625, title II, §286, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4126.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

In subsec. (a), "sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40" substituted for "the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5)" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 130 - NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SUBCHAPTER II - INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Part F - General Provisions
Sec. 12836 - Labor
Contains section 12836
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 4126
116 Stat. 1303
Public Law References Public Law 101-625, Public Law 107-217
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