Virginia § 40.1-101 - Qualifications as to theaters
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-101 — Qualifications as to theaters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.1-101. Qualifications as to theaters
Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 40.1-100 and 40.1-100.1, a child under sixteen years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of the Commonwealth, may be employed, permitted or suffered to participate in the presentation of a drama, play, performance, concert or entertainment, provided the management of the theater or other public place where such performance is to be held in the Commonwealth shall secure a permit from the Commissioner; provided, that no such permit shall be required for any nonprofit dance or music recital, nor for any television or radio broadcast in which the children participating are selected by the television or radio broadcasting station for sustaining noncommercial programs.
Code 1950, § 40-110; 1960, c. 434; 1970, c. 321; 1973, c. 13; 1979, c. 348; 1991, c. 511.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-101
What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-101 cover?
Section 40.1-101 ("Qualifications as to theaters") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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