Minnesota Statutes 420.20 – Prohibition of Service by Minors as Volunteer Firefighters
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It is unlawful for any municipality or independent nonprofit firefighting corporation to employ a minor to serve as a firefighter or to permit a minor to serve in any capacity performing any firefighting duties with a fire department, except for members of a youth, civic, or educational organization or program who participate with uninterrupted adult supervision, as allowed by federal law and by section 181A.04. Such organizations or programs include, but are not limited to, Boy Scout Explorer programs or firefighting degree programs.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 420.20
- Adult: means an individual 18 years of age or older. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Minor: means an individual under the age of 18. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451