Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2025. See also following repeal of this section, effective 1-1-2025.

     Sec. 14. This chapter may not prevent a minor of any age from singing, playing, or performing in a studio, circus, theatrical, or musical exhibition, concert, or festival, in radio and television broadcasts, or as a live or photographic model. A minor less than eighteen (18) years of age may not be employed except under the following conditions:

(1) The activities described in this section must not:

(A) be detrimental to the life, health, safety, or welfare of the minor; or

(B) interfere with the schooling of the minor.

Provision shall be made for education equivalent to full-time school attendance in the public schools for minors less than sixteen (16) years of age.

(2) A parent shall accompany a minor less than sixteen (16) years of age at all rehearsals, appearances, and performances.

(3) The employment or appearance may not be in a cabaret, dance hall, night club, tavern, or other similar place.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.