# Utah Code § 34-23-201: Employment of minors in hazardous occupations prohibited -- Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_201

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 34-23-201
- **Heading:** Employment of minors in hazardous occupations prohibited -- Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-23 / § 34-23-201

## Text

A minor may not be employed or permitted to work in any hazardous occupation except as authorized by the division in writing when the minor is under careful supervision in connection with or following completion of an apprentice program, vocational training, or rehabilitation program as approved by the division.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 34-23-101 § 34-23-101. Policy of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-102 § 34-23-102. Chapter to be liberally construed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-103 § 34-23-103. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-104 § 34-23-104. Duty of commission to establish hours and conditions -- Promulgation of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-201 § 34-23-201. Employment of minors in hazardous occupations prohibited -- Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-202 § 34-23-202. Employment of minors under 16 during school hours -- Hours of work limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-203 § 34-23-203. Permitted occupations for minors 16 or older.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-204 § 34-23-204. Permitted occupations for minors 14 or older.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-205 § 34-23-205. Permitted occupations for minors 12 or older.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-206 § 34-23-206. Permitted occupations for minors 10 or older.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-207 § 34-23-207. Permitted occupations with no specific age limitations or restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_207.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-208 § 34-23-208. Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_208.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-209 § 34-23-209. Age certificates issued by schools -- Responsibility of employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_209.md)
- [Utah Code § 34-23-301 § 34-23-301. Minimum hourly wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_301.md)

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