Bill > HB1543

This bill amends the Child Labor Act to allow minors aged 15 and older to be employed in certain nonprofit organizations focused on providing culinary and life skills education to youth involved in the criminal justice system. Specifically, the bill permits these minors to work in establishments where alcoholic beverages are served, such as restaurants or training facilities, but with a clear restriction that they cannot dispense or serve alcoholic beverages themselves. The nonprofit must be established under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code and located in a city or county of the second class. The minor's job duties would be limited to serving food, clearing tables, and performing related tasks. This provision aims to create job opportunities and skill-building experiences for young people, while maintaining safeguards to prevent them from directly handling alcoholic drinks. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage.

Labor and Employment

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