Maryland Labor and Employment Section 3-203

      This subtitle does not apply to an activity that a minor performs if the activity:

            (1)      is performed outside the school hours set for that minor;

            (2)      does not involve manufacturing or mining;

            (3)      is not a hazardous occupation restricted under § 3-213(c)(1) or (2) of this subtitle for that minor; and

            (4)      is limited to:

                  (i)      farm work that is performed on a farm;

                  (ii)      domestic work that is performed in or about a home;

                  (iii)      work that is performed in a business that a parent of the minor or a person standing in place of the parent owns or operates;

                  (iv)      caddying on a golf course;

                  (v)      instructing on an instructional sailboat;

                  (vi)      delivery of newspapers to consumers;

                  (vii)      making an evergreen wreath in or about a home;

                  (viii)      work performed as a counselor, assistant counselor, or instructor in a youth camp certified under the Maryland Youth Camp Act; or

                  (ix)      work that is performed as an unpaid volunteer in a charitable or not for profit organization, if:

                        1.      a parent of the minor or a person standing in the place of the parent consents in writing; and

                        2.      for hazardous work in a volunteer fire department or company or volunteer rescue squad, the minor:

                        A.      is at least 16 years old; and

                        B.      has completed or is taking a course of study about fire fighting or rescue.