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Section 276-A:1 – Statement of Policy.

    276-A:1 Statement of Policy. – The legislature of the state of New Hampshire declares that it is the policy of the state to foster the employment of young people while, at the same time, providing the necessary safeguards made necessary by their age. Source. 1969, 243:1, eff. Aug. 12, 1969.

Section 276-A:10 – Inconsistent Provisions.

    276-A:10 Inconsistent Provisions. – All prior provisions of law which are inconsistent with any provisions of this chapter shall be held ineffective to the extent of such inconsistency. Source. 1969, 243:1, eff. Aug. 12, 1969.

Section 276-A:11 – Certain Labor.

    276-A:11 Certain Labor. – In addition to the prohibitions listed in RSA 276-A:4, III, IV, V, VI, and VII no youth shall be employed or permitted to work at manual or mechanical labor in any manufacturing establishment more than 10 hours in any one day, or more than 48 hours in any one week. […]

Section 276-A:12 – Several Employments.

    276-A:12 Several Employments. – Where a youth is employed in the same day or week by more than one employer in manual or mechanical labor in any employment not included under RSA 276-A:11, the total time of employment shall not exceed that allowed per day or week in a single employment. Source. 1989, 53:1, […]

Section 276-A:15 – Exceptions.

    276-A:15 Exceptions. – Regular employees of mercantile establishments shall not be affected by this subdivision for the period of 7 days immediately preceding Christmas day in each year; but the total number of hours of labor for any youth regularly employed in such establishment shall not exceed 54 hours a week for the full […]

Section 276-A:16 – Special License.

    276-A:16 Special License. – Manufacturing establishments may be granted a special license by the labor commissioner excepting them from RSA 276-A:11 and 12 for not over 8 weeks in any 6-month period, but in no case shall the hours of labor exceed 10- 1/4 hours in any one day or 54 hours in any […]

Section 276-A:17 – Extra Time on Special License.

    276-A:17 Extra Time on Special License. – Manufacturing establishments working on government orders for national defense may be granted a special license for a period in excess of 8 weeks in a 6-month period at the discretion of the commissioner. Source. 1989, 53:1, eff. June 18, 1989.

Section 276-A:18 – Laundry Establishments.

    276-A:18 Laundry Establishments. – Laundries may be granted a special license by the commissioner excepting them from RSA 276-A:11 and 12 for not over 3 months of the year, but in no case shall the hours of labor exceed 60 hours in any one week, nor more than 10- 1/4 hours during any one […]

Section 276-A:19 – War.

    276-A:19 War. – The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to labor performed entirely in the manufacture of munitions or supplies for the United States government, or for the government of the state, while the United States is at war with any other nation. Source. 1989, 53:1, eff. June 18, 1989.

Section 276-A:2 – Title.

    276-A:2 Title. – This chapter shall be entitled the "Youth Employment Law". Source. 1969, 243:1, eff. Aug. 12, 1969.

Section 276-A:20 – Notice of Hours.

    276-A:20 Notice of Hours. – Every employer shall post and make available to all employed youths a notice stating the hours of work, the time allowed for dinner or other meals, and the maximum number of hours any youth is permitted to work in any one day. Source. 1989, 53:1, eff. June 18, 1989. […]

Section 276-A:21 – Additional Prohibitions.

    276-A:21 Additional Prohibitions. – The prohibitions under this subdivision shall be in addition to those prohibitions listed in RSA 276-A:4, III, IV, V and VI. Source. 1989, 53:1, eff. June 18, 1989.

Section 276-A:23 – Limitations on Youth Training and Employment.

    276-A:23 Limitations on Youth Training and Employment. – I. Except when enrolled in an explorer program approved by the New Hampshire department of labor under rules adopted by the commissioner, no youth under 16 years of age shall be employed or permitted to work in firefighting. II. Fire organizations shall follow the requirements of […]

Section 276-A:24 – Minimum Training Requirements.

    276-A:24 Minimum Training Requirements. – I. Youths shall successfully complete an initial course of basic wild land fire training as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association and as offered by the department of natural and cultural resources, division of forest and lands, along with training on the use of communications equipment and fire […]

Section 276-A:25 – Advanced Training.

    276-A:25 Advanced Training. – For so long as a youth remains by age subject to this subdivision, advanced training shall be the firefighter level 1 training program as administered by the fire standards and training commission. Youths who have completed this course with at least 70 percent in practical and academic testing shall be […]

Section 276-A:26 – Identification Card.

    276-A:26 Identification Card. – A youth employed in support of firefighting shall carry an identification card, signifying completion of training with at least 70 percent in practical and academic testing, and signed by the chief authority within the fire organization. Source. 2008, 157:1, eff. June 6, 2008.

Section 276-A:3 – Definitions.

    276-A:3 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. The term "certificate" shall mean youth employment certificate. II. The term "youth" shall mean any person under 18 years of age. III. The term "commissioner" shall mean the labor commissioner. IV. The term "department" shall mean the labor department. V. The term "hazardous occupation" shall […]