Labor Law and Work Permits for Virginia.
Do you know the child actor labor laws for your state? If you’re looking to pursue a career in entertainment for your child or if you are an entertainment industry professional looking to employ a child in your production, it is important that you know the child actor labor laws in both your home state and any state in which you intend to work.
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Minors under 16 employed as actors or performers in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television productions are exempt for standard child labor provisions, however such minors are required to obtain a Theatrical Permit. [Code 40.1-102]
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YES
A Theatrical Permit must be obtained for minors under 16. This is the responsibility of the producer/employer.
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YES
Producers are responsible for completing the required Theatrical Permit. Applications must be filed at least five days before the performance date.
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NO
We can find no evidence of any blocked trust account requirements in the state of Virginia.
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NO
The state of Virginia does not require the presence of a teacher on set during the employment of a minor.
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NO
The state of Virginia does not require talent agents to hold talent agency licenses, employment agency licenses or to be bonded by the state.
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NO
The state of Virginia does not recognize graduated minors as “legal 18”.
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Robert G. Armstrong
Child Labor Operations Manager
VA Department of Labor and Industry
1570 East Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia 23228
PH: (804) 371-3104 ext. 241
robert.armstrong@doli.virginia.govAlternate Contact:
Joyce Miller
joyce.miller@doli.virginia.gov
(804) 371-3104 ext. 243