103.71

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103.71 Conditions for issuance of permits.

103.71(1)

(1) Except as provided in § 103.78, a permit shall not be issued authorizing any minor 14 to 18 years of age to be employed during the hours that the minor is required to attend school under § 118.15, unless the minor has completed high school. The department and its permit officers shall accept as evidence of the minor’s completion of high school either:

103.71(1)(a)

(a) A diploma or certificate to this effect issued by the superintendent of public schools or by the principal of the public school last attended by such minor, or in the absence of both the aforementioned persons by the clerk of the proper school board; or

103.71(1)(b)

(b) A diploma or certificate to this effect issued by the superintendent of the parochial school system or by the principal of the parochial or private school or tribal school last attended by such minor. Such superintendent, principal, or clerk shall issue such diploma or certificate upon receipt of any application in behalf of any minor entitled thereto. As used in this paragraph the term “school district” shall apply to all regularly constituted school districts, including union free high school districts.

103.71(2)

(2) No permit may be issued authorizing the employment of any minor under 14 years of age at any time, except that a permit may be issued authorizing the employment of a minor under 14 years of age as follows to the extent permitted under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 USC 201 to 219:

103.71(2)(a)

(a) The employment of minors 11 to 13 years of age as ball monitors at high school football games as provided in § 103.67 (2)(i).

103.71(2)(b)

(b) The employment of minors 12 years of age and over:

103.71(2)(b)1.

1. In school lunch programs under § 103.67 (2)(a).

103.71(2)(b)2.

2. In street trades as provided in §§ 103.21 to 103.31.

103.71(2)(b)3.

3. As caddies on golf courses as provided in § 103.67 (2)(d).

103.71(2)(b)4.

4. In the business, trade or profession of the minor’s parent or guardian as provided in § 103.67 (2)(g).

103.71(2)(b)5.

5. As a sideline official at a high school football game as provided in § 103.67 (2)(h).

103.71(2)(b)6.

6. As officials for athletic events as provided in § 103.67 (2)(hm).

103.71(3)

(3) No permit may be issued under sub. (2) (b) 4., unless the department or permit officer is satisfied that employment under § 103.67 (2)(g) is not injurious or detrimental to the minor’s education, health, safety or welfare.