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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Frank A. Moran

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act expanding educational opportunities for vocational students.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Frank A. Moran

17th Essex

1/19/2016


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By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to authorize minors enrolled in a course of study and training in a vocational technical education program or a co-operative education program to operate hoisting machinery or motor vehicles.  Labor and Workforce Development.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)

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An Act expanding educational opportunities for vocational students.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 62A the following section:-

Section 62B. The provisions of section 62 prohibiting  a minor to work in the operation or management of hoisting machines or in operating motor vehicles of any description shall not prohibit the operation or management of a hoisting machine or operating a motor vehicle; provided, that such minor is enrolled in a course of study and training in a vocational technical education program or a co-operative education program as defined in chapter 74; and provided, further, such minor shall be under the direct and close supervision of a qualified and experienced person.