1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), whenever the department requires, a minor who is:

   1. (1) at least fourteen (14) years of age and less than eighteen (18) years of age; and

   2. (2) at work in an occupation for which an employment certificate is required under sections 13 and 14 of this chapter;

      shall submit to a physical examination. The physical examination shall be conducted by a medical inspector of the department or by a physician designated by the department. A female employee is entitled to have the physical examination made by a female. An employer shall not require or attempt to require a female employee to submit to a physical examination by a male.

2. (b) The result of a physical examination conducted under this section shall be recorded on a printed form furnished by and kept on file at the department.

3. (c) The department may not require a minor to undergo a physical examination under this chapter when the minor's parent objects on religious grounds. A religious objection:

   1. (1) consists of a good faith reliance on spiritual means or prayer for healing; and

   2. (2) is not effective unless the objection is:

      1. (A) made in writing;
      2. (B) signed by the minor's parent; and
      3. (C) delivered to the department.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.15.