Louisiana § RS 23:171 - Minors; employment on vessels
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:171 — Minors; employment on vessels, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:171. Minors; employment on vessels
Employment of a minor, sixteen years of age or older, who is enrolled in, or who has completed an accredited nautical science training program, upon a vessel documented or registered under the laws of the United States, is lawful. The written permission of either the father or mother of the minor, who has custody of the minor, otherwise, the written permission of the minor's tutor or other person having custody of him, shall be required before the minor may be so employed.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 42, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:171 cover?
Section RS 23:171 ("Minors; employment on vessels") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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