It is unlawful for any municipality or independent nonprofit firefighting corporation to employ a minor to serve as a firefighter or to permit a minor to serve in any capacity performing any firefighting duties with a fire department, except for members of a youth, civic, or educational organization or program who participate with uninterrupted adult supervision, as allowed by federal law and by section 181A.04. Such organizations or programs include, but are not limited to, Boy Scout Explorer programs or firefighting degree programs.
2009 c 169 art 10 s 7
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 419 - 425 — Municipal Personnel, Retirement
Chapter 420 — Firefighters' Civil Service Commissions
Section 420.02 — Adoption Of Accepting Ordinance.
Section 420.03 — Membership; Duties; Terms.
Section 420.05 — Members To Serve Without Pay.
Section 420.06 — Powers And Duties.
Section 420.07 — Rules For Fire Department Service.
Section 420.08 — Removal Or Discharge.
Section 420.09 — Employees Graded.
Section 420.10 — Examinations; Examiners.
Section 420.11 — Notice Of Examinations.
Section 420.12 — Charges To Be Filed; Trial.
Section 420.13 — Suspension Or Removal.
Section 420.14 — Commission, When Abolished.
Section 420.16 — Certain Acts Misdemeanors.
Section 420.20 — Prohibition Of Service By Minors As Volunteer Firefighters.