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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Subject to the limitations of sections 8-12-105 and 8-12-110, any minor at age twelve or older shall be permitted employment in any of the following nonhazardous occupations:
(a) Sale and delivery of periodicals and door-to-door selling of merchandise and the delivery thereof;
(b) Babysitting;
(c) Gardening and care of lawns, including the operation of power-driven lawn equipment if such type of equipment is approved by the division or if the minor has received training conducted or approved by the division in the operation of the equipment;
(d) Cleaning of walks, including the operation of power-driven snow-removal equipment;
(e) Agricultural work, except for that declared to be hazardous under the “Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938”, as amended. 1 However, it is the intent of the general assembly that migrant children eligible for attendance at migrant schools be encouraged to attend such schools.
(f) Any other occupation which is similar to those enumerated in this subsection (1) and is not specifically prohibited by this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8. Labor and Industry § 8-12-107. Permissible occupations at age twelve or older - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-8-labor-and-industry/co-rev-st-sect-8-12-107/
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