§ 3226. Farm work permits. 1. A farm work permit may be issued to a minor fourteen or fifteen years of age authorizing employment in farm service.

Terms Used In N.Y. Education Law 3226

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

2. A farm work permit also may be issued to a minor over twelve years of age for employment in assisting in the hand work harvest of berries, fruits and vegetables pursuant to paragraph e of subdivision two of § 130 of the labor law.

3. To obtain a farm work permit a minor shall present to the issuing officer the following:

a. Evidence of age;

b. Written consent of the parent or guardian; and

c. A certificate of physical fitness.

4. Such permit shall be valid only when signed by the employer and subject only to the condition that it shall not be valid for work in or in connection with a factory.

5. A farm work permit shall not be required for the employment of a minor sixteen years of age or over in farm service.