§21-7-2. Definitions
For the purposes of this article: "Employer" means any person who, directly or indirectly, or through an employee, agent, independent contractor or any other person, delivers to another person any materials or articles to be manufactured in a home, not for the personal use of himself or a member of his family; but shall not […]
§21-7-3. Prohibited Industrial Homework
The manufacture, or delivery for manufacture, of any of the following by industrial homework shall be unlawful and no permit or certificate issued under this article shall be deemed to authorize such manufacture or delivery: (1) Tobacco;
§21-7-4. Investigations by Commissioner
To carry out the purposes of this article, the commissioner shall have the power to make investigations into all phases of industrial homework in this state, including the investigation of any industry which employs industrial homeworkers. No person shall interfere with or obstruct the commissioner or his authorized representatives in the carrying out of any […]
§21-7-5. Enforcement by Commissioner
Whenever, after investigation, or on the basis of other information in his possession, the commissioner finds that a person has violated any provision of section three, he shall take appropriate action to bring about the enforcement of such provision.
§21-7-6. Employer's Permit; Fee
No employer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to a person in this state any materials for manufacture by industrial homework unless and until such employer has obtained an employer's permit from the commissioner. Application for such permit shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner. An employer's permit shall be issued only […]
§21-7-7. Employer Not to Deliver Material for Industrial Homework Unless Worker Has Certificate; Labels
No employer shall deliver or cause to be delivered, in this state, any materials for manufacture by industrial homework unless the person to be engaged in such manufacture is in possession of a valid homeworker's certificate issued in accordance with this article. No employer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to any person any […]
§21-6-9. Enforcement of Article
It is the duty of the state commissioner of labor, and of his or her authorized representatives within the Division of Labor, to enforce the provisions of this article. To aid in enforcement, the commissioner and his or her representatives are authorized to enter and inspect any place or establishment covered by this article, and […]
§21-6-10. Offenses; Penalties
(a) Any person who violates a provision of this article, or any parent, guardian, or custodian of a child, who permits the child to work in violation of the provisions of this article, or any school official or other person who illegally issues a work permit, or any person who furnishes false evidence in reference […]
§21-6-11. Rules
The commissioner of the Division of Labor may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, to effectuate the provisions of this article. The rules may include provisions prohibiting the employment of children in occupations determined to be dangerous or injurious.
§21-7-1. Purpose of Article
The provisions of this article are designated to protect the health and welfare of the people of the state, and are in necessary exercise of the state's police power.