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DE HB300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Debra Heffernan

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 19, §502 to permit children under age 14 to perform work for equine operations with written parental consent.

  • Adds equine work to the list of exemptions from child labor employment restrictions, treating horse farms and equine operations the same as other types of farms.

  • Requires parental or legal guardian written consent for children under 14 to work in equine operations.

  • Aligns Delaware law with Federal law regarding permissible farm work for children under 14.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 5, Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Permitting Those Under Age 14 To Perform Work For Equine Operations.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Executive4/14/2016
Agriculture4/6/2016

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