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This bill revises child labor laws concerning the employment of minors in theatrical productions by expanding the definition of "prohibited performance" to include exposing infants to excessive light or smoke, and requiring minors to pose nude or perform sexually explicit acts. It also raises the age for professional theatrical employment from under 16 to under 18 years old, and mandates that employers provide educational instruction for minors who miss school due to work, with specific requirements for the amount of instruction and the qualifications of the tutor. The bill also sets new daily and weekly working hour limits for minors based on their age, and clarifies that minors must be under the direct care of an adult supervisor. Additionally, it introduces a new system for obtaining entertainment work permits, requiring both employers and parents/guardians to register, and allows for temporary permits and waivers under certain circumstances, while also establishing a separate registration system for theatrical production permits that is independent of other minor registration databases.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4340