FL H0543

Requires employers to obtain a preauthorization certificate from the Division of Regulation before employing child performers in Florida's entertainment industry, with certificate valid for 1 year or until project completion.

Establishes strict working hour limits for child performers based on age (infants 15 days-7 months limited to 2 hours max; children 6-9 years limited to 8 hours when school in session; children 16-18 years limited to 10 hours when school in session) and prohibits work before 5 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on school nights.

Mandates creation of trust accounts for child performers earning $1,000 or more, with employers required to deposit at least 15% of gross earnings within 15 business days of performance.

Requires certified teachers for child performers and certified safety trainers when hazardous conditions exist; employers must provide criminal history checks for all teachers and trainers working with children.

Establishes procedures for wage claim resolution through the Agency for Workforce Innovation and authorizes the Division to refuse or refuse to renew preauthorization certificates for projects violating the law within a 2-year period.