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 […]
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.