West Virginia Statutes
§ 21-6-1 — Employment of children under fourteen
Except as permitted and authorized by the provisions of this article, a child under fourteen years of age shall only be employed or permitted to work the following jobs:
(1)Agriculture and horticulture activities which have not been declared hazardous by the secretary of the United States department of labor;
(2)Domestic services within the residence of the employer;
(3)Work for parents or legal guardian in their solely owned business, except those jobs set out in section two of this article;
(4)As actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio or television productions; and
(5)Newspaper delivery.
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Legislative History
2002 Reg. Sess., HB4430; 1939 Reg. Sess., HB234
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