Iowa Code § 92.21

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(1) The director may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to more specifically define the work activities and equipment permitted or prohibited in this chapter and to issue general and special orders prohibiting or allowing the employment of persons under eighteen years of age in any place of employment defined in this chapter as hazardous to the health, safety, and welfare of the persons.

(2) The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A specifically defining the civil penalty amount to be assessed for violations of this chapter.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §92.21]85 Acts, ch 212, §21; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §926; 2009 Acts, ch 49, §5; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §36; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §1859; 2023 Acts, ch 92, §17

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