YES

The state of Maryland requires that minors under the age of 14 may be permitted to work only if the Commissioner of Labor and Industry issues a special permit for the minor to be employed as an entertainer, model or special performer. Minors from 14 to 17 may be employed, but only during limited hours, unless issued a special permit. Special permits are issued if the Commissioner is satisfied that the employment will not be detrimental to the health or safety of the minor, the minor will be supervised adequately, and the education of the minor will not be neglected. Section 3-207.

To ensure the health and safety of the minors, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry requires the following:

1. A parent or guardian must be on location with each minor.

2. Minors of school age must attend school or receive the services of a tutor during all normal school attendance periods.

3. Minors may not be subject to hazardous working conditions. This means that minors may not be exposed to the following: operating power-driven machinery, working on scaffolding, working in close proximity to fire or explosives.

4. The employer must provide adequate security on location.

5. Minors may not be permitted to work more than five (5) hours continuously without a non-working period of at least 1/2 hour.

6. Minors may spend no more than 12 hours in a combination of school hours and work hours each day. Minors must be allowed a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours of non-work, non-school time in each 24-hour period.

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YES

The state of Maryland requires a minors under age 14 years to obtain a special permit issued by the Commissioner’s office to work in entertainment. The minor’s parent or guardian as well as a representative of the employer must sign the permit. The permit must be requested by the employer. When the permit is completed it must be forwarded to the Division of Labor and Industry for authorization. The application forms can be faxed. The validated permit should then be returned to the employer.

Minors age 14-17 can apply online for a regular minor work permit. The permit must be signed by the employer, the parent and the minor.

Minors Under Age 14
Click here for a Special Work Permit Application form

Click here to read the Maryland Special Work Permit Law
Minors Age 14-17
Click here to apply online for a Maryland Child Work Permit

YES

A special permit must be issued by the state of Maryland’s Department of Labor Commissioner’s Office. It is the responsibility of the employer to obtain this permit. The employer must keep the permit as well as a letter from the Commissioner’s office on the work site while the child is working.

• The permit must be signed and notarized by parent or guardian and employer.

• Employer must provide: Child’s name, address, and consent of parent or legal guardian, type of production, length of production as well as location.

The Special Permit Application is the same for the minor as it is for the employer

NO

We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Maryland

YES

The state of Maryland requires that a minor of school age must attend school or receive the services of a tutor during all normal school attendance periods. Parents should check with a child’s school regarding attendance and curriculum mandates and notify employer of educational requirements before work begins.

NO

The state of Maryland does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.

NO

The state of Maryland does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.

Kim Beard
410.767.2992 office
410.767.2986 fax
Kim.Beard@Maryland.gov
Maryland Division of Labor and Industry
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
1100 N. Eutaw Street – Room 600
Baltimore, MD 21201

Janice Stevenson
Department of Licensing and Regulation
Division of Labor and Industry
1100 N. Eutaw St room 606
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone (410) 767-2992
Fax (410) 767-2986
jstevenson@allr.state.md.us