Bill > H1709

This bill proposes changes to child labor laws by amending Section 78A of Chapter 149 of the General Laws. Specifically, it replaces existing language with a new sentence that outlines the requirements a citation may impose. These requirements include immediate compliance with sections 56 to 104, which are the sections governing child labor. The bill also establishes new civil penalty amounts for violations of these child labor sections. For willful violations, penalties will increase from $250 for a first offense to $500 for a second offense, and $2,500 for a third and subsequent offense. For violations that are not willful, penalties will increase from $100 for a first offense to $200 for a second offense, and $500 for a third and subsequent offense. These changes aim to strengthen enforcement and deter violations of child labor regulations.