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Montana hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including Montana — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Montana layers 2 additions enforced under Montana Code Annotated Title 41 Chapter 2 (§§ 41-2-101 to 41-2-115).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- Montana additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- State labor agency + US DOL WHD
- State statute
- Montana Code Annotated Title 41 Chapter 2 (§§ 41-2-101 to 41-2-115)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in Montana
All 17 federal HOs apply in Montana by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Montana's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in Montana code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
Montana additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to Montana or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under Montana Code Annotated Title 41 Chapter 2 (§§ 41-2-101 to 41-2-115) by the state labor agency.
- Mining and quarrying for minors under 18MCA §41-2-110
- Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 18MCA §16-3-301
Where to verify Montana's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and Montana state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.