# Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-2: Entities to which the chapter does not apply

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 22-2-18.1-2
- **Heading:** Entities to which the chapter does not apply
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 2 / Chapter 18.1 / Section 22-2-18.1-2

## Text

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A:

(A) parent who employs the parent's own child;

(B) person standing in place of a parent who employs a child in the person's custody; or

(C) legal entity in which a parent of the employed child or a person standing in place of the parent of the employed child has an ownership interest;

except in the instances of employment in hazardous occupations designated by federal law (as set forth in section 23 of this chapter).

(2) A minor enrolled in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7).

(3) A minor employed as an actor or performer in:

(A) motion pictures; or

(B) theatrical, radio, or television productions.

(4) A minor employed as a newspaper carrier.

(5) A minor employed as a homeworker engaged in the making of evergreen wreaths, including the harvesting of the evergreens or other forest products used in making the wreaths.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.75-2024, SEC.2; P.L.133-2024, SEC.1.

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