Colorado § 8-12-102 Legislative declaration

Colorado Statutes

§ 8-12-102 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 8-12-102

Title 08Labor and

Art.Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-102 (2026).

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(1)It is the policy of this state to foster the economic, social, and educational development of young people through employment. Work is an integral factor in providing a sense of purpose, direction, and self-esteem necessary to the overall physical and mental health of an individual. In the first part of this century, state and federal laws and regulations were needed to prevent the exploitation of child labor. Unfortunately, such legislation also has tended, on occasion, to limit and curtail opportunities for minors to participate in reasonable work experiences. Young people, especially those who have completed high school or occupational training and no longer are in school, should not be denied employment opportunities because of arbitrary minimum age limits. Work, however,

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(1) It is the policy of this state to foster
the economic, social, and educational development of young people through
employment. Work is an integral factor in providing a sense of purpose, direction,
and self-esteem necessary to the overall physical and mental health of an
individual. In the first part of this century, state and federal laws and regulations
were needed to prevent the exploitation of child labor. Unfortunately, such
legislation also has tended, on occasion, to limit and curtail opportunities for minors
to participate in reasonable work experiences. Young people, especially those who
have completed high school or occupational training and no longer are in school,
should not be denied employment opportunities because of arbitrary minimum age
limits. Work, however, should be coordinated with schooling wherever appropriate.
Work and study combined must be developed in the interest of the youth to be
trained.

(2) Repealed.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 889, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 80-6-2. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 289, � 3, effective April 14. L. 2019: (2) repealed, (HB 19-1210), ch. 320, p. 2976, � 5, effective January 1, 2020.