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FL S1100

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fasano

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Denies agricultural land classification for 2-10 years depending on violation severity if landowner knowingly hires unauthorized aliens (2 years for 5 or fewer persons, 5 years for 6-10 persons, 10 years for more than 10 persons), with land assessed under standard valuation during denial period.

  • Imposes civil fine of $25,000 per unauthorized alien employed on agricultural landowners in addition to agricultural classification penalties.

  • Requires Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to disseminate information about federal work authorization program compliance to persons regulated in agricultural capacities.

  • Requires applicants for licensure, certification, or registration in specified professions (parts III of chapter 450, part I of chapters 489, 509, and chapters 563-565) to demonstrate compliance with federal work authorization programs for all employees and contractors/subcontractors.

  • Establishes disciplinary grounds including denial of license application, suspension (2-5 years depending on number of unauthorized aliens), revocation, and $25,000 administrative fine per unauthorized alien for persons in regulated professions who knowingly hire unauthorized workers.

Legislative Description

Unauthorized Employment [EPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Agriculture

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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