Revision: Feb. 10, 2022, 12:32 p.m.
Commerce
February 10, 2022
2022-0655s
04/05
Amendment to SB 345
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Alcoholic Beverages; Employment of Minors. Amend RSA 179:23, II to read as follows:
II. An on-premises licensee may employ any person not less than 18 years of age to serve or otherwise handle liquor and beverages while employed as a waiter, waitress, bartender, or hostess in a licensed premises. Minors not less than [15] 14 years of age may be employed [in dining areas and minors not less than 16 years of age may be employed in lounge areas] to clean tables, remove empty containers and glasses, and assist in stocking. A person at least 18 years of age shall be in attendance and be designated in charge of the employees and business.
2 Youth Employment Law; Prohibitions. Amend RSA 276-A:4, VI to read as follows:
VI.[(a)] In any employer's predetermined designated work week during which school is in session for 5 days, no youth 16 or 17 years of age who is duly enrolled in school shall work [more than 6 consecutive days or] more than [30] 35 hours during that work week.
[(b) In any employer's predetermined designated work week during which school is in session for 4 days, no youth 16 or 17 years of age who is duly enrolled in school shall work more than 6 consecutive days or more than 40-1/4hours in that work week.
(c) In any employer's predetermined designated work week during which school is in session for more than one but less than 4 days, no youth 16 or 17 years of age who is duly enrolled in school shall work more than 6 consecutive days or more than 48 hours in that work week.]
3 Youth Employment Law; Night Work. RSA 276-A:13 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
276-A:13 Night Work. No youth shall be permitted to work later than 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or later than 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill makes certain changes to the laws governing youth employment.