Labor Code section 1290

A minor under the age of 16 years shall not be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in or in connection with any manufacturing establishment or other place of labor or employment at any time except as may be provided in this chapter or by the provisions of Part 27 (commencing with Section 48000) of the Education Code.

Source: Section 1290, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=1290. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1290’s source at ca.gov

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Original Source: Section 1290, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=1290. (last accessed May 12, 2025).