Child Labor Law
Questions Studied
Raleigh, July 16—The state child welfare commission,
composed ex-officio of Dr. E.C. Brooks, Dr. W.S. Rankin and Commissioner R.F.
Beasley, held a session late for the purpose of considering questions relating
to the child labor law which automatically went into effect July 1. The
commission had its executive officer, Mr. E.F. Carter, on hand, and he has been
engaged in making arrangements for the active work which devolves upon the
commission. Section 5 of the act reads as follows:
No child under the age
of 14 years shall be employed, or permitted to work, in or about or in
connection with any mill, factory, cannery, workshop, manufacturing
establishment, laundry, bakery, mercantile establishment, office, hotel,
restaurant, barber shop, boot-black stand, public stable, garage, place of
amusement, brick yard, lumber yard, or any messenger or delivery service,
except in cases and under regulations prescribed by the commission hereinafter
created.
It will be seen from the concluding sentence of the last
paragraph that the commission is empowered to make exceptions and regulations
of a modifying nature. The commission takes the position that the law went into
effect July 1 in all its implications and will remain so unless reasonable
cause is shown why the commission should make some modifications. In order to
be fully advised on this matter, the commission sets August 5 and 6 for a
public hearing to be held in the hall of representatives. Any parties who
believe that any modifications should be made in the law in the discretion of
the commission are invited to be present on that occasion, either in person or
by representative, for the purpose of stating their position. Letters also will
be accepted by the commission from any persons who are not able to be present,
and will be given due consideration.
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