New Jersey § 34:2-21

§ 34:2-21.

Concurrent with all other provisions of P.L.1940, c. 153 ( C. 34:2-21.1 et seq. ), minors who are 14 through 17 years of age shall be permitted to work as volunteers

for nonprofit organizations engaged in the construction of affordable housing as determined

by the Commissioner of Labor subject to the following provisions: a. That under no circumstances shall a minor be permitted to work in a project involving

the construction of affordable housing that is in any way associated with a profit-making

commercial enterprise; b. That no minor shall operate, perform maintenance, clean, inspect or work in, about,

or in connection with any power-driven machinery involved in the construction of affordable

housing; c. That no minor shall engage in the construction of affordable housing without the

safety equipment required by law; d. That no minor shall be permitted to work as a volunteer in the construction of

affordable housing except under the direct supervision of an adult; e. That no minor shall be exposed to hazardous waste products or other hazardous substances; f. That no minor shall be permitted to work on any excavation, scaffolding or roofing; g. That no minor shall be permitted to work: (1) during school hours; (2) before 7 a.m.; (3) after 7 p.m.; except that minors may work until 9 p.m. between Memorial Day and

Labor Day; (4) for more than five consecutive hours without a half-hour break; and (5) for more than 18 hours per week when school is in session; and h. That the nonprofit organization engaged in the construction of affordable housing

has secured liability insurance to provide compensation for all injuries, including,

but not limited to, occupational illness, sustained by minors working voluntarily

in the construction of affordable housing. The insurance required by this section shall have coverage limits of at least $2,500,000

per occurrence, at least $2,500,000 aggregate per year and $250,000 for property damage,

or such higher amounts as the Commissioner of Insurance may promulgate from time to

time to adjust for inflation.