This chapter does not apply to the following:

1. (1) A:

   1. (A) parent who employs the parent's own child;
   2. (B) person standing in place of a parent who employs a child in the person's custody; or

   3. (C) legal entity in which a parent of the employed child or a person standing in place of the parent of the employed child has an ownership interest;

      except in the instances of employment in hazardous occupations designated by federal law (as set forth in section 23 of this chapter).

2. (2) A minor enrolled in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7 ).

3. (3) A minor employed as an actor or performer in:

   1. (A) motion pictures; or
   2. (B) theatrical, radio, or television productions.
4. (4) A minor employed as a newspaper carrier.
5. (5) A minor employed as a homeworker engaged in the making of evergreen wreaths, including the harvesting of the evergreens or other forest products used in making the wreaths.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.75-2024, SEC.2; P.L.133-2024, SEC.1.