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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 3-207

  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) Subject to this section, the Commissioner may issue a special permit for a minor of any age to be employed as an entertainer, model, or performer.

(b) An applicant for a special permit shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on the form that the Commissioner provides.

(c) The Commissioner shall issue a special permit if, after investigation, the Commissioner is satisfied that:

(1) the employment will not be detrimental to the health or welfare of the minor;

(2) the minor will be supervised adequately; and

(3) the education of the minor will not be neglected.

(d) A special permit shall contain notarized signatures that show the consent of:

(1) a parent of the minor or a person standing in place of the parent; and

(2) the employer.