New Mexico state authorities have launched an investigation into the filming of a controversial new reality TV show, which offers kids the chance to create their own community without any adults.

Officials at the New Mexico Attorney General's Office fear the families who took part in Kid Nation violated truancy laws and filmmakers broke state laws.

The much-hyped new show doesn't air until 19 September (07), but it's already caught up in a storm of controversy after family concern groups raised issues about the idea of young children being left to fend for themselves in a deserted town.

In reality show, which was filmed in remote Santa Fe, New Mexico a group of innocent kids attempt to create a society without adults. The show's `contestants', aged from eight to 15, were cut off from their parents for 40 days.

Critics have slated the program and network bosses at CBS after trailers showing the child stars crying and fighting among each other started airing earlier this month (Aug07).

And now the New Mexico authorities have reason to believe there are serious legal matters, surrounding the filming of the series, that need to be addressed.

Attorney General Office spokesman Phil Sisneros tells the Los Angeles Times newspaper that producers may have illegally refused to allow inspectors onto the film set for routine health and safety checks.

Sisneros also alleges that another official was not allowed on the set to inspect work permits.

CBS bosses claim the child stars of the show were not employees, and, therefore, didn't require work permits.

 

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