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MN Stat § 181A.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.06 — Age Certificates.

181A.06 AGE CERTIFICATES. Subdivision 1. Proof of age. Every employer shall require proof of the age of any minor employee or prospective employee by requiring the minor to submit an age certificate, a copy of the minor's birth record, a copy of the minor's driver's license, or a United States Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Upon the request of a minor, an age certificate shall be issued by or under the authority of the school superintendent of the district in which the applicant resides. Superintendents, principals, or headmasters of independent or parochial schools shall issue age certificates to minors who attend such schools. Subd. 2. Content of certificates. The age certificate shall show the age of the minor, the date of birth, the date of issuance of the certificate, the name and position of the issuing officer, the name, address, and description of the minor, and what evidence was accepted as proof of age. The age certificate shall also show the name of the employer, the proposed occupation, and shall state that a separate employment certificate is required for minors under 16 to work on regular school days during school hours. It shall be signed by the issuing officer and by the minor in the officer's presence. Subd. 3. When issued. An age certificate shall not be issued unless the minor's birth record or photocopy or extract thereof is exhibited to the issuing officer, or unless such evidence was previously examined by the school authorities and the information is shown on the school records. If a birth record is not available, other documentary evidence shall be accepted only as provided by the rules or orders of the department. Subd. 4. Filing requirements. The employer shall keep an age certificate for the duration of the minor's employment and shall keep on file all age certificates, copies of birth records or copies of drivers' licenses presented to the employer pursuant to subdivision 1, where they may be readily examined by an agent of the Division of Labor Standards. History:  1974 c 432 s 6; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 2001 c 82 s 1; 1Sp2001 c 9 art 15 s 32; 2007 c 13 art 1 s 25
MN Stat § 181A.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.07 — Exemptions.

181A.07 EXEMPTIONS. Subdivision 1. Agricultural operations. Minors employed in corn detasseling operations and other agricultural operations, with the permission of their parents or guardian, shall be exempt from the provisions of section 181A.04, subdivision 4. Such minors 12 years of age or older are exempt from the age provision of section 181A.04, subdivision 1. Subd. 2. Entertainers and models. Any minor employed as an actor, model, or performer shall be exempt from the minimum age provisions of section 181A.04, subdivision 1. Subd. 3. Newspaper carriers. Newspaper carriers shall be exempt from the minimum age provision of section 181A.04, subdivisions 1 and 3. Such carriers shall be at least 11 years of age. Subd. 4. Home chores; babysitters. Any minor employed to do home chores, to babysit, or employed by a parent shall be exempt from all provisions of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12. Subd. 4a. Youth athletic program referees. A minor at least 11 years of age and less than 14 years of age shall be exempt from the minimum age provisions of section 181A.04, subdivision 1, if employed as a youth athletic program referee, umpire, or official for an age bracket younger than the minor's own age if an adult representing the state or local athletic program is on the premises at which the athletic program event is occurring and a person responsible for the state or local athletic program possesses a written acknowledgment signed by the minor's parent or guardian consenting to the minor's employment as a referee, umpire, or official. Subd. 5. Commissioner exemptions. The commissioner may grant exemptions from any provisions of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12 for an individual minor if the commissioner finds that such an exemption would be in the best interest of the minor involved. Such exemptions shall be granted only in accordance with the established rules of the department. Subd. 6. Requests for commissioner exemption. Any minor's parent or guardian, school official, or youth employment specialist may request an exemption as provided in subdivision 5. Subd. 7. Approved training programs. The commissioner may grant exemptions from any provisions of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12 for minors participating in training programs approved by the commissioner; or students in a valid apprenticeship program taught by or required by a trade union, the commissioner of education, the commissioner of employment and economic development, the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, or the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. History:  1974 c 432 s 7; 1975 c 204 s 78; 1976 c 2 s 72; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 2003 c 26 s 1; 2003 c 31 s 1; 2009 c 86 art 1 s 90; 2014 c 312 art 3 s 9
MN Stat § 181A.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.08 — Powers And Duties Of The Department.

181A.08 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision 1. Inspections. The commissioner, an authorized representative, or any truant officer may enter and inspect the place of business or employment and may interview any employees, of any employer of employees in any occupation in the state, all for the purpose of ascertaining whether any minors are employed contrary to the provisions of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12. Such authorized persons may require that employment certificates, age certificates, and lists of minors employed shall be produced for their inspection. Subd. 2. Compliance orders. The commissioner or an authorized representative may issue an order requiring an employer to comply with the provisions of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12 or with any rules promulgated under the provisions of section 181A.09. Any such order shall be served by the department upon the employer or an authorized representative in person or by certified mail at the employers place of business. If an employer wishes to contest the order for any reason, the employer shall file written notice of objection with the commissioner within ten days after service of said order upon said employer. Thereafter, a public hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of sections 14.57 to 14.69, and such rules consistent therewith as the commissioner shall make. Subd. 3. Restraining orders. The commissioner or an authorized representative may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for an order restraining the violation of an order issued by the commissioner pursuant to subdivision 2, or for an order enjoining and restraining violations of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to section 181A.09. History:  1974 c 432 s 8; 1979 c 202 s 1; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 1
MN Stat § 181A.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.09 — Power To Make Rules.

181A.09 POWER TO MAKE RULES. Subdivision 1. General. The commissioner shall make, revise and promulgate such rules, including definitions of terms, as the commissioner shall deem appropriate to carry out the purposes of sections 181A.01 to 181A.12 and to prevent the circumvention or evasion thereof. Subd. 2. List of hazardous occupations. The commissioner shall, by rule, establish a list of those occupations which the commissioner finds to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children, or detrimental to their health or well-being. Subd. 3. Public hearing; publication. Rules shall be adopted by the department only after a public hearing held upon due publication of notice, at which any interested person may be heard and of which a record shall be made. Rules shall be published by the department and shall take effect upon publication and filing with the secretary of state and the Department of Administration. Such rules shall have the force and effect of law upon filing as provided herein. History:  1974 c 432 s 9; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 181A.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.10 — Judicial Review.

181A.10 JUDICIAL REVIEW. Subdivision 1. Petition. Any person who may be aggrieved by any administrative rule issued pursuant to section 181A.09 may obtain a review thereof in the district court for Ramsey County, by filing in such court a written petition for declaratory judgment praying that the rule be modified or set aside. A copy of such petition shall be served upon the department. The department's findings of fact, if any, shall be conclusive upon the court if supported by substantial evidence. The court shall determine whether the rule is in accordance with law. If the court determines that such rule is not in accordance with law, it shall remand the case to the department with directions to modify or revoke such rule. If application is made to the court by any aggrieved party for leave to adduce additional evidence, such party shall show to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce such evidence before the department. If the court finds that such evidence is material and that reasonable grounds exist for the failure to the aggrieved party to adduce such evidence in prior proceedings, the court may remand the case to the department with directions that such additional evidence be taken by the department. The department may modify its findings and conclusions, in whole or in part, by reason of such additional evidence. Subd. 2. Hearings; review. Hearings in the district court on all appeals taken under subdivision 1 shall be privileged and take precedence over all matters, except matters of the same character. The jurisdiction of the court shall be exclusive and its judgment and decree shall be final except that the same shall be subject to review on appeal as in other civil cases. Subd. 3. Effect. The commencement of proceedings under subdivision 1 shall not, unless specifically ordered by the court, operate as a stay of an administrative rule issued pursuant to section 181A.09. History:  1974 c 432 s 10; 1983 c 247 s 79; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 181A.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.11 — Agricultural Employment.

181A.11 AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT. Nothing in sections 181A.01 to 181A.12 shall prohibit a person from employing a child in any agricultural pursuit permitted under the United States Code, title 29, section 213(c)(2). History:   1974 c 432 s 11
MN Stat § 181A.112 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.112 — Data On Individuals Who Are Minors.

181A.112 DATA ON INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MINORS. (a) When the commissioner collects, creates, receives, maintains, or disseminates the following data on individuals who the commissioner knows are minors, the data are considered private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, except for data classified as public data according to section 13.43: (1) name; (2) date of birth; (3) Social Security number; (4) telephone number; (5) e-mail address; (6) physical or mailing address; (7) location data; (8) online account access information; and (9) other data that would identify participants who have registered for events, programs, or classes sponsored by the Department of Labor and Industry. (b) Data about minors classified under this section maintain their classification as private data on individuals after the individual is no longer a minor. History:   1Sp2021 c 10 art 3 s 4
MN Stat § 181A.115 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.115 — Prohibited Employment Relating To Presence Of Liquor.

181A.115 PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT RELATING TO PRESENCE OF LIQUOR. No minor under the age of 18 shall be employed in any rooms constituting the place in which intoxicating liquors or 3.2 percent malt liquors are served or consumed or in any tasks involving the serving, dispensing, or handling of such liquors that are consumed on the premises except that: (1) minors who have reached the age of 16 may be employed to perform busing, dishwashing, or hosting services in those rooms or areas of a restaurant, hotel, motel, or resort where the presence of intoxicating liquor is incidental to food service or preparation; (2) minors who have reached the age of 16 may be employed to perform busing, dishwashing, or hosting services or to provide waiter or waitress service in rooms or areas where the presence of 3.2 percent malt liquor is incidental to food service or preparation; (3) minors who have reached the age of 16 may be employed to provide musical entertainment in those rooms or areas where the presence of intoxicating liquor and 3.2 percent malt liquor is incidental to food service or preparation; and (4) minors are not prevented from working at tasks which are not prohibited by law in establishments where liquor is sold, served, dispensed, or handled in those rooms or areas where no liquor is consumed or served. History:   2007 c 135 art 2 s 21
MN Stat § 181A.116 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 181A — Child Labor|Section 181A.116 — Operation Of Lawn Care Equipment.

181A.116 OPERATION OF LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT. (a) Notwithstanding section 181A.04, subdivision 5, minors of at least 16 years of age may be employed to operate lawn care equipment. For the purposes of this section, "lawn care equipment" means lawn trimmers, weed cutters, and machines designed to cut grass and weeds that meet safety specifications of the American National Standards Institute/Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's (ANSI/OPEI) B71.1 2017 definition of pedestrian-controlled mowers and ride-on mowers. (b) A 16- or 17-year-old employed under this section must: (1) prior to operating lawn care equipment, be trained in the safe operation of each type of lawn care equipment listed in paragraph (a) to be operated by the 16- or 17-year-old; and (2) wear personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety vest, and work boots, as necessary, at all times when operating the lawn care equipment listed in paragraph (a). (c) An employer employing a 16- or 17-year-old under this section shall: (1) ensure that lawn care equipment operators that are ages 16 or 17 follow all safety rules and instructions provided in the equipment's operator manual, including prohibiting the operation of lawn care equipment on a slope greater than is recommended by the operator's manual; and (2) ensure required safety equipment is in place and operational on all lawn care equipment, including roll-over protection, seat belts, operator presence control systems, interlocks, guards, and shields. (d) The exception under this section allowing minors 16 and 17 years of age to be employed to operate lawn care equipment is limited to the following: (1) minors who are directly employed by a golf course, resort, or municipality to perform lawn care on golf courses, resort grounds, and municipal grounds; and (2) minors who are directly employed by a rental property owner and the minor performs lawn care on the owner's rental property. History:   2020 c 98 s 2
MN Stat § 182.652 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.652 — Coverage.

182.652 COVERAGE. Subdivision 1. All places of employment. The provisions of this chapter or any standard or rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall apply to all places of employment within this state except as noted in subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Federal exclusion. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any working conditions which are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government. Subd. 3. Relationship with federal government. The department, in the exercise of its duties under this chapter, shall give due consideration to all federal regulations of concurrent jurisdiction and shall avoid unnecessary duplication of enforcement efforts. History:  1973 c 732 s 3; 1983 c 216 art 1 s 88; 1983 c 316 s 29; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 182.6521 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.6521 — Independent Contractors.

182.6521 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. An independent contractor doing building construction or improvements in the public or private sector must comply with the occupational safety and health standards that apply under this chapter to an employer and its employees. This section applies to an independent contractor however organized including, without limitation, those organized as a partnership, sole proprietorship, or corporation. History:   1993 c 344 s 1
MN Stat § 182.6525 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.6525 — Crane Operation.

182.6525 CRANE OPERATION. Subdivision 1. Certification required. An individual may not operate a crane with a lifting capacity of five tons or more on a construction site unless the individual has a valid crane operator certificate received from a nationally recognized and accredited certification program. No employer, and no person who is under a contract to construct an improvement to land, may permit any employee, agent, or independent contractor to perform work in violation of this section. A crane operator certification required under this subdivision must be renewed by an accredited certification program every five years. Subd. 2. Exceptions. The requirements of subdivision 1 do not apply to: (1) a crane operator trainee or apprentice, if the individual is under the direct supervision of a crane operator who holds a valid crane operator certificate as required in subdivision 1; (2) a person directly employed by a class 1 or 2 railroad who is qualified by the employing railroad as a crane operator or boom truck operator while performing work on property owned, leased, or controlled by the employing railroad; (3) a person who is employed by or performing work for a public utility, rural electric cooperative, municipality, telephone company, or industrial manufacturing plant; (4) a person who is subject to inspection and regulation under the Mine Safety and Health Act, United States Code, title 30, sections 801 through 962; (5) a person engaged in boating, fishing, agriculture, or arboriculture; (6) a person who is a member of and performing work for a uniformed service or who is a member of and performing work for the United States Merchant Marine; (7) a person who is operating a crane for personal use on premises owned or leased by that person; and (8) a person who is operating a crane in an emergency situation. Subd. 3. Penalties. An employer or general contractor may be cited by the commissioner for a violation of the certification requirements in this section. A citation is punishable as a serious violation under section 182.666. History:   2005 c 87 s 1,3
MN Stat § 182.6545 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.6545 — Rights Of Next Of Kin Upon Death.

182.6545 RIGHTS OF NEXT OF KIN UPON DEATH. In the case of a death of an employee, the department shall make reasonable efforts to locate the employee's next of kin and shall mail to them copies of the following: (1) citations and notification of penalty; (2) notices of hearings; (3) complaints and answers; (4) settlement agreements; (5) orders and decisions; and (6) notices of appeals. In addition, the next of kin shall have the right to request a consultation with the department regarding citations and notification of penalties issued as a result of the investigation of the employee's death. For the purposes of this section, "next of kin" refers to the nearest proper relative as that term is defined by section 253B.03, subdivision 6, paragraph (b), clause (3). History:  2000 c 488 art 2 s 11 1Sp2020 c 2 art 8 s 145
MN Stat § 182.6551 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.6551 — Citation; Safe Patient Handling Act.

182.6551 CITATION; SAFE PATIENT HANDLING ACT. Sections 182.6551 to 182.6554 may be cited as the "Safe Patient Handling Act." History:  2007 c 135 art 2 s 23; 2009 c 159 s 81
MN Stat § 182.6552 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry|Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health|Section 182.6552 — Definitions.

182.6552 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Direct patient care worker. "Direct patient care worker" means an individual doing the job of directly providing physical care to patients including nurses, as defined by section 148.171, who provide physical care to patients. Subd. 2. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a hospital with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 622110, 622210, or 622310; an outpatient surgical center with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 621493; and a nursing home with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 623110. Subd. 3. Safe patient handling. "Safe patient handling" means a process, based on scientific evidence on causes of injuries, that uses safe patient handling equipment rather than people to transfer, move, and reposition patients in all health care facilities to reduce workplace injuries. This process also reduces the risk of injury to patients. Subd. 4. Safe patient handling equipment. "Safe patient handling equipment" means engineering controls, lifting and transfer aids, or mechanical assistive devices used by nurses and other direct patient care workers instead of manual lifting to perform the acts of lifting, transferring, and repositioning health care facility patients and residents. Subd. 5. Clinical settings that move patients. "Clinical settings that move patients" means physician, dental, and other outpatient care facilities, except for outpatient surgical settings, where service requires movement of patients from point to point as part of the scope of service. History:  2007 c 135 art 2 s 24; 2009 c 159 s 82; 2015 c 54 art 2 s 1