This section is repealed on the earlier of July 1, 2027, or 120 days after the day on which the governor makes the finding described in Subsection 63G-12-202(3)(a).

1. (1) A private employer may not be held civilly liable under state law in a cause of action for the private employer's unlawful hiring of an unauthorized alien, as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324a, if:

   1. (a) the private employer complies with Section 13-47-201; and
   2. (b) the information obtained in accordance with the status verification system indicated that the employee's federal legal status allowed the private employer to hire the employee.

2. (2) A private employer may not be held civilly liable under state law in a cause of action for the private employer's refusal to hire an individual if:

   1. (a) the private employer complies with Section 13-47-201; and
   2. (b) the information obtained in accordance with the status system verification indicated that the individual's federal legal status was that of an unauthorized alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324a.

Enacted by Chapter 403, 2010 General Session