Laws for minors and persons under 21 years of age?
610033
It's called the age of majority. No, it is not legal in all 50 states. Infact, pertaining to firearms and liquor, it is ONLY a possibility in Louisiana. Now, as for emancipation (where a minor becomes independent of his/her parents), that is possible in ALL 50 states. They still may not purchase controlled substances OR vote until they are of the age mandated by the state. However, they are legally responsible for all of their own actions, financial commitments, etc.
222814
Under 20? I'm guessing under 13.
39808
Actually, it depends on what state you are in. Yeah, 18 is legal anywhere, but in some places it would be okay for someone who is 26 to be with someone who is 16.
196124
SECTION 16-15-140. Committing or attempting lewd act upon child under sixteen.  \n\nIt is unlawful for a person over the age of fourteen years to wilfully and lewdly commit or attempt a lewd or lascivious act upon or with the body, or its parts, of a child under the age of sixteen years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of the person or of the child.
120745
yes there are laws. Remember this.  Remember this. Safety not only protect you but your neighbor as well. Good luck and happy wisdom. Have a good day.
266450
Most state have laws about anyone under 18 & work. Also, many states will require a work permit. You should be able to get all the information you need from your school or employment office.\n\nHere is an example of the typical rules (from California)\n\nFourteen and fifteen-year-olds may be employed in the following occupations in the food service and retail industries:\n\n• Office and clerical work, including the operation of office machines.\n• Cashiering, selling, modeling, art work, work in advertising departments, window trimming, and comparative shopping.\n• Price marking and tagging by hand or by machine, assembling orders, packing and shelving.\n• Bagging and carrying out customers orders.\n• Errand and delivery work by foot, bicycle, or public transportation.\n• Cleanup work, including the use of vacuum cleaners and floor waxers, and maintenance of grounds, but not including the use of power-driven mowers or cutters.\n• Kitchen work and other work involved in preparing and serving food and beverages, including the operation of machines and devices used in the performance of this work, including but not limited to, dishwashers, toasters, dumbwaiters, popcorn poppers, milkshake blenders, and coffee grinders.\n• Cleaning vegetables and fruits, and wrapping, sealing, labeling, weighing, pricing, and stocking goods when performed in areas physically separate from areas where meat is prepared for sale and outside freezers or meat coolers.\n\nIndiana puts it differently - they say what you CAN'T do - \n\n14 and 15 Years of Age\n\nIssuing officers shall not issue work permits for, and employers shall not employ, minors 14 and 15 years of age to engage in any of the following occupations:\n\n* Any manufacturing occupation\n* Any mining occupation\n\n* Processing occupations such as filleting of fish, dressing poultry, cracking nuts, or laundering as performed by commercial laundries and dry cleaning (except in a retail, food service, or gasoline service establishment, and under the restrictions provided for those establishments)\n\n* Occupations requiring the performance of any duties in workrooms or workplaces where goods are manufactured, mined or otherwise processed (except in a retail, food service, or gasoline service establishment, and under the restrictions provided for those establishments)\n* Public messenger service\n\n* Operation or tending of hoisting apparatus or of any power-driven machinery (other than office machines and certain machines in retail, food service, or gasoline service establishments, and under the restrictions provided for those establishments)\n* Any occupations found and declared to be hazardous\n* Occupations in connection with:\n  o Transportation of persons or property by rail, highway, air, on water, pipeline, or other means\n  o Warehousing and storage\n  o Communications and public utilities, and\n  o Construction, including repair (except office or sales work in connection with these occupations when not performed on transportation media or at the actual construction site)\n\n* Any of the following occupations in a retail, food service, or gasoline service establishment:\no Work performed in or about boiler or engine rooms\no Work in connection with maintenance or repair of the establishment, machines or equipment\no Outside window washing that involves working from window sills, and all work requiring the use of ladders, scaffolds, or their substitutes\no Cooking (except at soda fountains, lunch counters, snack bars, or cafeteria serving counters) and baking\no Occupations which involve operating, setting up, adjusting, cleaning, oiling or repairing power-driven food slicers and grinders, food choppers and cutters, and bakery-type mixers\no Work in freezers and meat coolers in preparation of meats for sale (except wrapping, sealing, labeling, weighing, pricing, and stocking when performed in other areas)\no Loading and unloading goods to and from trucks, railroad car
172849
Each state has slightly different labor laws.  It would also depend if you are a minor or not.
97515
Without special circumstances, currently 18 years old.\n\nIn order to regulate health & safety, prevent child labor abuses and to help promote universal education, laws are in effect to cover this.\n\nSpecial circumstances would be:\nGetting a "work permit" if under 18. This allows the government to regulate hours and types of work and to make sure time is left for schooling if the person is not a high school graduate.\nFamily members of the owner are allowed to do work at an age where a non-family member cannot be hired to do the same thing.\n\nThere may be variations on this from state to state, but this is a summary of the common restrictions.
561014
Not only does this criteria differ from state to state but it can also differ from one location to another within the same state. You would have to check the local codes or restrictions. Some areas have a curfew and minors cannot work past those times. The local courthouse should know or try checking online for your location.
653149
Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings.\n\nAs of 2005, 15 states do not specifically ban underage consumption and an additional 15 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage consumption laws.\nFederal law explictly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions; as of 2005, 31 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage possession laws.
1105066
i belive in Any state if she is a minor regardless of consent he can be charged.  I'm not sure of what the age for minor in utah is for sure---but fair thing to say your friend is in some serious trouble.\n\nalso check out this website\nhttp://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/stateleg/stateleg.html
568965
The age of majority is 18. That's when you're considered a legal adult and you can make all your own decisions. In some cases a minor can be legally emancipated. You would want to contact a family lawyer in your local area to ask about this. Otherwise you can't leave home without parental permission until you are 18-years-old.
311810
Hi, I'm from Carolina, and I'm not sure if there is a law for that what you asked. I think common sense plays more a part than anything. I think it is safe when a child reaches 10-12 years old. Of course there are 10-12 year olds who are dependable, and some that are not, I think it depends on your kids. I know of a 12 year old who was in daycare because his mom couldn't trust him enough to stay at home and not burn down the house, or let strangers in while she worked. Generally around that age, they should be able to stay home by themselves until a first shift working parent(s) come home for the evening. Most of the time the child is only there for 2-3 hours alone before an adult get s there, which is not bad. As a child with both parents working, I remember staying there for an hour and a half until my mother got off work. We walked home from school, me,my brother and my little sister. My bro was the oldest at  10, I was 8 and lil' sis was 5 or 6. We were good kids and me and lil' sis listened to our bro. We would not answer the phone, go outside, cook anything, or watch t.v (until homework was done) no tv until homework was done. He would threaten to tell if we didn't listen to him, and we did since he was the oldest and in charge. I am 28 now, and I'm still alive and well. That is my point. It depends on your kids! My bro was responsible at 10 years old, so my folks knew they could trust him to watch over his baby sisters!
857044
As long as you are over 18, no, there are no laws against it. It'll cause your health to suffer, though, working that much at a constant rate, especially if either of them is physically demanding.
1180518
try findlaw.com they have all sorts of links to laws and such, as well as some legal advice.
338618
Laws vary from state to state.  The best way to find out is to go to the Appellate Law Library.  This library is open to the public.  Most states have them.  You can also research it online as well. You might also want to check out "penal laws", or check "laws and rights of juveniles", or legal rights and statue of limitations of juveniles.  I hope this helps.
286101
Emancipation of a minor is just that he or she is considered "legal" even though they are under the age of 18. Still, they cannot do things that normal adults can do, like buy cars, get loans, or get car insurance.