Beaufort County passes tough immigration law – South Carolina – (yet another local government acts because the Federal government hasn’t)
Tagged: Beaufort CountyPosted on: December 28th, 2006“A company that knowingly hires illegal immigrants could lose its business license under a county law given final approval Wednesday evening.
Beaufort County Council unanimously approved the local law, dubbed the “Lawful Employment Ordinance,” 9-0, following a public hearing. It is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2008.
Under the ordinance, people who apply for a county business license must sign a form verifying, under penalty of perjury, they do not knowingly employ or plan to hire an illegal immigrant. Licensed companies would be subject to county audits of their employees’ documentation.”
Curation from Tomás
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