Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in section 285.525, RSMo Supp. 2008. (1) The terms used in Title 15, Division 60, Chapter 15 of the Code of State Regulations bear the same meaning in the rules pertaining to unauthorized alien workers as they do in section 285.525, RSMo Supp. 2008, as amended. (2) The following definitions further clarify terms used in section 285.525, RSMo Supp. 2008, and Title 15, Division 60, Chapter 15 of the Code of State Regulations: (A) “Business entity”—in addition to the definition as used in section 285.525(1), RSMo Supp. 2008, business entities include limited liability companies (LLCs); (B) “Contract or grant”—does not include a permit or license issued by any political subdivision, county, or municipality; (C) “Contractor”—does not include a person, employer, or business entity providing bonding or insurance products to employees of the state, a political subdivision, county, or municipality; (D) “Identity information”—includes a copy of the Form I-9 completed by the employer and employee including copies of documents presented by the employee establishing identity and employment eligibility or, alternatively, an E-Verify case verification number and a copy of any documents received from the Social Security Administration or U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the employment eligibility of the employee or employees; (E) “State-administered or subsidized tax credit, tax abatement, or loan”—includes credits provided under section 99.845.4–.12, RSMo 2000; and (F) “Subcontractor”—does not include a business entity that merely supplies goods or materials to a contractor or subcontractor hired by the contractor to perform services to perform a contract with the state, a political subdivision, municipality, or county. AUTHORITY: section 285.540, RSMo Supp. 2008.* Emergency rule filed March 2, 2009, effective March 12, 2009, expired Sept. 7, 2009. Original rule filed March 2, 2009, effective Aug. 30, 2009. *Original authority: 285.540, RSMo 2008.