A minor who is at least sixteen years of age may be employed or permitted to work in a hazardous occupation if the minor is in a registered apprenticeship program or is a student learner of an approved career and technical education program. Under this section, a parental signature is required for the minor to participate as an apprentice or student learner. This section does not limit the ability of a minor who is at least sixteen years of age to work in an occupation already permitted by law.
34-07-18. Inspection of factories and establishments by peace officers - Report - Complaints. Peace officers may visit any business establishments within their several jurisdictions to ascertain whether any minors are employed therein contrary to the provisions of this chapter. The peace officers shall report all cases of illegal employment to the labor commissioner. Such officers may require that the employment certificates of employees which an employer is required to keep under the provisions of this chapter be produced for inspection. Complaints for offenses under this chapter may be made by any peace officer or by any other person cognizant of the facts.