Age requirement to work in mines

Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-504, under Chapter 5. Coal Mine Safety Act..

Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-504

A. No person under 18 years of age shall be permitted to work in or around any mine.

B. No operator, agent, or mine foreman shall make a false statement as to the age of any person under 18 years of age applying for work in or around any mine.