§ 3–211
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-211 (2026)
Title 3. Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 2. Employment of Minors
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(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a minor under the age of 16 years may not be employed or allowed to be employed:
(i)
before 7:00 a.m.;
(ii)
from the day after Labor Day through the day before Memorial Day, after 8:00 p.m.;
(iii)
from Memorial Day through Labor Day, after 9:00 p.m.; or
(iv)
more than:
(1)
4 hours on a day when school is in session;
(2)
8 hours on a day when school is not in session;
(3)
23 hours in a week when school is in session for 5 days; or
(4)
40 hours in a week when school is not in session.
(2)
The hours of work allowed under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection do not include any hours that a minor works in a bona fide work-study or student-learner program while school normally is in session.
(b)
The Commissioner may grant to a minor an exception to the restrictions under this section if the Commissioner:
(1)
receives the written consent of a parent of the minor or a person standing in the place of the parent; and
(2)
determines that:
(i)
there will be no hazard to the health or welfare of the minor; and
(ii)
granting the exception will not impede the minor in fulfilling school graduation requirements.