§ 7-312. Security for compliance with laws

   (a) In general. -- Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner may require a farm labor contractor to post a surety bond or other security if the Commissioner:

   (1) finds that the farm labor contractor has violated a provision of this title or any order that the Commissioner passes or regulation that the Commissioner adopts; or

   (2) receives a certified record of the finding of a unit of another state or the United States that the farm labor contractor has violated any law that relates to:

      (i) registration as a farm labor contractor; or

      (ii) the employment of, provision of housing for, or transportation of a migrant agricultural worker.

(b) Limitation. -- The Commissioner may not require security on the basis of an administrative decision that a court nullifies.

(c) Amount. -- The Commissioner may require security in an amount that the Commissioner considers adequate to ensure compliance with the laws of the State.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 100, § 80E; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.