Rhode Island § 28-3-7 - Employment of Children
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§ 28-3-7. Employment of Children
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-3-7
§ 28-3-7. Cancellation of erroneously issued certificates.
If, after investigation, the inspector finds that the certificate or permit should not have been issued to the child under the provisions of this chapter, then he or she shall: (1) Deliver the certificate or permit to the person who issued it; (2) Order it to be cancelled; and (3) Notify the employer that the child must no longer be employed. Every employer or proprietor or manager of any factory or manufacturing or business establishment who continues to employ the child after receiving the notice from any compliance inspector shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to the penalty imposed by § 28-3-20.
History of Section.
P.L. 1943, ch. 1312, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-3-7.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-3-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-3-7 cover?
Section 28-3-7 ("Employment of Children") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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