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 […]