§ 150. Definitions. For the purpose of this article: 1. “Artistic or creative services” shall include, but are not limited to, services as an actor, actress, dancer, musician, comedian, singer, stunt-person, voice-over artist, runway or print model, or other performer or entertainer, or as a songwriter, musical producer or arranger, writer, director, producer, production executive, […]
§ 151. Employment requirements. 1. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 35.01 of the arts and cultural affairs law, a child performer may be employed, used or exhibited in any of the exhibitions, rehearsals or performances set forth in subdivision one of section 35.01 of the arts and cultural affairs law if a child performer […]
§ 152. Educational requirement. 1. A child performer shall fulfill educational requirements as set forth in part one of article sixty-five of the education law. If a child performer is unable to meet such educational requirements due to his or her employment schedule, the employer shall be required to comply with subdivision two of this […]
§ 153. Enforcement of violations; civil penalties. If the commissioner finds that a child performer’s employer has violated any provision of this article or of a rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner may by an order which shall describe particularly the nature of the violation, assess such employer a civil penalty of not more […]
§ 154. Child performer advisory board to prevent eating disorders. 1. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, shall establish a child performer advisory board for the purpose of recommending guidelines for the employment of child performers and models under the age of eighteen and preventing eating […]
§ 154-a. Regulations. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as shall be necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including but not limited to the promulgation of regulations determining the hours and conditions of work necessary to safeguard the health, education, morals and general welfare of child performers.
