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

     Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), sections 17 through 22 of this chapter apply only to the employment of a minor who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

     (b) Sections 17 through 22 of this chapter do not apply to the following:

(1) A minor who is at least fourteen (14) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age who:

(A) performs:

(i) farm labor; or

(ii) domestic service; or

(B) acts as a:

(i) caddie for a person playing the game of golf; or

(ii) newspaper carrier.

(2) A minor who is:

(A) at least twelve (12) years of age but less than eighteen (18) years of age; and

(B) employed or works as a youth athletic program referee, umpire, or official under section 13 of this chapter.

(3) A minor less than eighteen (18) years of age who:

(A) works as an actor or performer if the provisions of section 14 of this chapter are met; or

(B) has graduated from high school.

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