# Utah Code § 34-23-202: Employment of minors under 16 during school hours -- Hours of work limited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T34_S34_23_202

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 34-23-202
- **Heading:** Employment of minors under 16 during school hours -- Hours of work limited
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-23 / § 34-23-202

## Text

(1) A minor under 16 years old may not be employed or permitted to work during school hours except as authorized by the proper school authorities. (2) Except as provided in the exemptions described in 29 U.S.C. Sec. 213 and the exceptions described in 29 C.F.R. Sec. 570.35: (a) a minor under 16 years old may not be permitted to work: (i) more than three hours in one school day; (ii) more than 18 hours in one school week; (iii) more than eight hours in one calendar day; (iv) more than 40 hours in one calendar week; or (v) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. (b) beginning on June 1 and ending on Labor Day, a minor under 16 years old may work until, but not after, 9:00 p.m.

## 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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