SC H5279

Increases license suspension penalties for private employers who violate work authorization requirements (Section 41-8-30) after previously violating E-Verify enrollment requirements (Section 41-8-20) from 10-30 days to 20-60 days

Doubles the maximum suspension period for first-time violations of hiring unauthorized workers from 30 days to 60 days

Extends second-offense suspension periods for employing unauthorized aliens from 30-60 days to 30-90 days

Increases reinstatement fees for second and third violations from $1,000 maximum to $5,000 maximum

Amends South Carolina Code Section 41-8-50(D), effective upon Governor's approval