Section 17-655-49 - Verifying the validity of documents presented by aliens(a) The department shall verify the validity of all documents used to confirm the alien status of the alien which the department determines are questionable or inconclusive.(b) A written consent by the alien shall not be required as condition for the department to contact INS to verify the validity of the alien's document.(c) To verify the validity of questionable documents, the department shall submit INS form G-845 to INS and attach a photocopy of the alien's document that is in question.(d) While awaiting response to the INS form G-845, the department shall not deny, delay, reduce, or terminate the alien's eligibility for assistance on the basis of the individual's alien status.(e) When the department determines, after complying with the requirements of this section, that the alien is not in an eligible alien status, the department shall take action, including proper notices to the family, to terminate, deny, or reduce benefits and to provide an opportunity for the family to request a hearing.[Eff 3/19/93; am 2/7/94; am 7/16/99] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: HRS § 346-14; 7 C.F.R. §273.2(f); 42 U.S.C. §1320b - 7 )