\nIf, after an investigation, the Commissioner determines that the complaint is not false or frivolous:\n(1) If the alleged violation is of G.S. 64-26:\na. The Commissioner shall hold a hearing to determine if a violation of G.S. 64-26 has occurred and, if appropriate, impose civil penalties in accordance with the provisions of this Article.\nb. If, during the course of the hearing required by sub-subdivision a. of this subdivision of this section, the Commissioner concludes that there is a reasonable likelihood that an employee is an unauthorized alien, the Commissioner shall notify the following entities of the possible presence of an unauthorized alien:\n1. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.\n2. Local law enforcement agencies.\n(2) If the alleged violation is of G.S. 143-133.3, the Commissioner shall hold a hearing to determine if a violation of the applicable statute has occurred and, if appropriate, shall take action under G.S. 64-33.1. (2011-263, s. 3; 2015-294, s. 6.)
North Carolina Legal Code
§ 64.30
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