Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-203

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

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 is performed on a farm;

(ii) domestic work that is performed in or about a home;

(iii) work that is performed in a business that a parent of the minor or a person standing in place of the parent owns or operates;

(iv) caddying on a golf course;

(v) instructing on an instructional sailboat;

(vi) delivery of newspapers to consumers;

(vii) making an evergreen wreath in or about a home;

(viii) work performed as a counselor, assistant counselor, or instructor in a youth camp certified under the Maryland Youth Camp Act; or

(ix) work that is performed as an unpaid volunteer in a charitable or nonprofit organization, if:

1. a parent of the minor or a person standing in the place of the parent consents in writing; and

2. for hazardous work in a volunteer fire department or company or volunteer rescue squad, the minor:

A. is at least 16 years old; and

B. has completed or is taking a course of study about fire fighting or rescue.

Md. Code, LE § 3-203

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 631,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.