HB876:

Child labor; tobacco farms, civil penalty.

Bill Summary:

Child labor; tobacco farms; civil penalty.
Prohibits any person from employing a child under the age of 18 to
work in direct contact with tobacco plants or dried tobacco leaves
unless (i) the owner of the farm or other location at which such
work is conducted is the child's parent, grandparent, or legal guardian
or (ii) the child's parent or legal guardian has consented in writing
to such employment.

Bill Patron: Lopez

Last Action(s):
(House) Left in Commerce and Energy February 15, 2022

Bill Status: