Arkansas § 11-6-109 - Children under age 16 years — Employment certificate required.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-6-109 — Children under age 16 years — Employment certificate required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-6-109. Children under age 16 years — Employment certificate required.
No person, firm, or corporation shall employ or permit any child under sixteen (16) years to work in or in connection with any establishment or occupation unless the person, firm, or corporation employing the child procures and keeps on file, accessible to the Division of Labor and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, or local school officials, an employment certificate as provided in this section. The employment certificate shall be issued only by the Director of the Division of Labor. Application for an employment certificate shall be made on a form approved by the director and shall require submission of the following: Proof of age; A description of the work and work schedule; and Written consent of the parent or guardian.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 11-6-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-6-109 cover?
Section 11-6-109 ("Children under age 16 years — Employment certificate required.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 11-6-109?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 11-6-109" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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