Section 3-201 – “Minor” Defined

    In this subtitle, “minor” means an individual who is under the age of 18 years.

Section 3-202 – Statement of Policy

    The policy of the State is to encourage the development of minors by allowing them to engage in occupations that prepare them for responsible citizenship, yet to protect them from occupations that will be injurious to their mental, moral, or physical welfare.

Section 3-203 – Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not apply to an activity that a minor performs if the activity:         (1)    is performed outside the school hours set for that minor;         (2)    does not involve manufacturing or mining;         (3)    is not a hazardous occupation restricted under § 3–213(c)(1) or (2) of this subtitle for that minor; and         (4)    is limited to:             (i)    farm work that […]

Section 3-204 – Miscellaneous Powers

    For purposes of this subtitle and during reasonable business hours, the Commissioner may:         (1)    enter and inspect a place of employment;         (2)    inspect the employment records of an employee; or         (3)    question any employee.

Section 3-205 – Permit Required

    Unless an employer possesses a work or special permit for a minor, the minor may not work for the employer.

Section 3-206 – Work Permits

    (a)    A parent or guardian of a minor may apply for a work permit by completing an online application that includes:         (1)    verification of the minor’s age;         (2)    a description of the work to be performed by the minor;         (3)    approval by the parent or guardian of the minor’s employment; and         (4)    any other information the Commissioner may require.     (b)    After […]

Section 3-207 – Special Permits

    (a)    Subject to this section, the Commissioner may issue a special permit for a minor of any age to be employed as an entertainer, model, or performer.     (b)    An applicant for a special permit shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on the form that the Commissioner provides.     (c)    The Commissioner shall issue a special permit if, […]

Section 3-208 – Scope of Permit

    A work permit or special permit authorizes a minor to work for an employer as specified in the permit.

Section 3-209 – Minors Under 14

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a minor under the age of 14 years may not be employed or allowed to be employed.

Section 3-210 – Work Hours — in General

    (a)    (1)    A minor may not be employed or allowed to be employed for more than 5 consecutive hours without a nonworking period of at least one-half hour.         (2)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, in a calendar day:             (i)    the total school and work hours of a minor may not exceed 12 hours; […]

Section 3-211 – Work Hours — Minors Under 16

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a minor under the age of 16 years may not be employed or allowed to be employed:             (i)    before 7:00 a.m.;             (ii)    from the day after Labor Day through the day before Memorial Day, after 8:00 p.m.;             (iii)    from Memorial Day through Labor Day, after 9:00 p.m.; or             (iv)    more […]

Section 3-212 – Restricted Employment During Certain Hours

    (a)    This section does not apply to a minor who:         (1)    is a child of the manager, operator, or owner of the business establishment from or to which a check, money, or negotiable instrument is being transported; or         (2)    is transporting a check, money, or negotiable instrument that the minor received as payment for merchandise that the minor […]

Section 3-213 – Prohibited Employment

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a minor may not be employed or allowed to work:         (1)    in, about, or in connection with the manufacturing of a hazardous substance;         (2)    in, about, or in connection with:             (i)    a blast furnace;             (ii)    a distillery where an alcoholic beverage is manufactured, bottled, wrapped, or packed;             (iii)    a railroad;             (iv)    an engineer, fireman, […]

Section 3-214 – Posting Notice of Subtitle

    Each employer shall keep posted conspicuously in each place where a minor is employed a printed notice of the provisions of this subtitle, in a form that the Commissioner requires.

Section 3-215 – Revocations

    After review, the Commissioner may revoke a work permit or special permit if the permit is not issued in accordance with the requirements of the Commissioner.

Section 3-216 – Prohibited Acts; Penalties

    (a)    A person may not:         (1)    interfere with or hinder the performance of any duty of the Commissioner under this subtitle; or         (2)    knowingly give false information to the Commissioner.     (b)    A person may not knowingly:         (1)    employ a minor in violation of a provision of this subtitle; or         (2)    allow a minor to be employed in violation of a provision […]