(a) No minor under 16 years of age shall be employed, permitted, or suffered to work at any of the following occupations:
(1) In the operation of any machinery operated by power other than hand or foot power; or
(2) In oiling, wiping, or cleaning machinery or assisting therein.
(b) This section does not apply to any duly approved vocational education program or training under the auspices of the Board of Education or the Trustees of the University.
(May 29, 1928, 45 Stat. 999, ch. 908, § 4; June 15, 1976, D.C. Law 1-68, § 2(4), 23 DCR 514.)
1981 Ed., § 36-504.
1973 Ed., § 36-204.
This section is referenced in § 32-203.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 2 - Employment of Minors
§ 32–201. Employment of minors under 14 years of age; distribution of newspapers permitted
§ 32–204. Employment of minors under 16 years of age in certain occupations prohibited; exception
§ 32–205. Employment of minors under 18 years of age in certain occupations prohibited
§ 32–207. Work or vacation permit — Procurement by employer
§ 32–208. Work or vacation permit — Issue by Board of Education; contents; records of applicants
§ 32–209. Work or vacation permit — Application requirements
§ 32–212. Employer to furnish, on demand, proof of age of employee
§ 32–214. Board of Education to enforce law; inspection of places in which minors are employed
§ 32–216. Street-trades badges — Required
§ 32–217. Street-trades badges — Application requirements
§ 32–218. Street-trades badges — Contents; record to be kept; badges not transferable
§ 32–219. Violation of §§ 32-215 to 32-221; revocation of badge or work permit
§ 32–221. Loitering around business establishments prohibited during school hours; penalty