Landscaping Business Cited for Illegal Immigrant Violation

WLTX
January 24, 2011
Myrtle Beach, SC

A landscaping business in Murrells Inlet has been cited for violating South Carolina's illegal immigration law.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that LC Landscaping & Maintenance is accused of knowingly and willingly employing illegal workers.

State officials began investigating in October after getting a complaint.

A settlement agreement says owner Craig Collins admitted knowing employees were not authorized to work in the United States.

Collins would not comment.

The agreement says the company has now fired all workers who are not authorized to work in the U.S. The company must also pay a $250 reinstatement fee.

It's the second South Carolina company so far cited since a new law took effect July 1. The other was a Mexican restaurant in the Columbia area.

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