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RSA 276-A:23 · Limitations on Youth Training and Employment
276-A:23 Limitations on Youth Training and Employment. –
Copy linkExcept when enrolled in an explorer program approved by the New Hampshire department of labor under rules adopted by the commissioner, no youth under 16 years of age shall be employed or permitted to work in firefighting.
Copy linkFire organizations shall follow the requirements of this subdivision and federal orders regulating youth employment in hazardous occupations, as referenced in rules adopted by the commissioner, when any youth is employed or permitted to work in support of firefighting at all times and in all places.
Copy linkThe supervising person responsible for following the requirements of this subdivision shall be the chief authority of the fire organization or his or her designee.
Copy linkYouths shall not be employed at any task or duty in support of firefighting prior to completing training pursuant to RSA 276-A:24, I.
Copy linkFire organizations shall follow the requirements of RSA 276-A:4, VIII and RSA 276-A:24 and rules adopted by the commissioner when employing or permitting 16 or 17 year old youths to work in support of firefighting. Source. 2008, 157:1, eff. June 6, 2008.
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Source. 2008, 157:1, eff. June 6, 2008.
Source history
- 2008, 157:1, eff. June 6, 2008
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