South Dakota Codified Laws 60-12-3. Prohibited employment or exploitation of minors–Separate age limit for pumpingfuel–Misdemeanor–Employment by parents excepted–License, permit, or certificatefor agricultural em
No child under sixteen years of age may be employed at any time in any occupation dangerous to life, health, or morals, nor may any child be in any manner exploited by any employer. However, it is permissible to employ children over fourteen years of age to dispense gasoline, gasohol, diesel fuel, and oil at gasoline service establishments. Violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. This section does not apply to minors employed by their parents or to minors who have successfully completed a safety course and received a license, permit, or certificate from a state or federal agency to operate agricultural equipment or otherwise to be employed in any occupation in an agricultural occupation within the scope of the license, permit, or certificate.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 60-12-3
- Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 17.0602, 17.9901; SDCL, § 60-12-10; SL 1976, ch 320; SL 1977, ch 419; SL 1978, ch 359, § 2; SL 1980, ch 362, § 2; SL 1991, ch 411, § 2; SL 1993, ch 376; SL 1999, ch 260, § 3.