Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2025. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2025.

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.

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:

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