Pennsylvania § 5115 - Businesses operated by minors.

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§ 5115. Businesses operated by minors.

(a) Restrictions on licenses.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an association or an agency of an association may not require a license for a business that is operated on an occasional basis by a minor.

(b) Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to:

(1) Prohibit an association from enacting and enforcing association rules relating to the manner in which a business may be conducted by a minor, with the exception of a requirement that the minor obtain a license prior to engaging in a business.

(2) Void provisions of bylaws or declarations adopted in accordance with law prior to the effective date of this section.

(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Business." An enterprise carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit. The term does not include an act of an employee rendering services to an employer.

"License." A license or permit required by an association to temporarily or permanently offer sale of goods or provision of services or otherwise operate an enterprise in the municipality in which the association is located.

"Minor." A person under 18 years of age.

"Occasional basis." A business that does not operate more than 84 days in a calendar year.

(June 30, 2021, P.L.184, No.34, eff. 60 days)

2021 Amendment. Act 34 added section 5115.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 5115 ("Businesses operated by minors.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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