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Nevada 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 Nevada — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Nevada layers 2 additions enforced under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 609 (Employment of Minors).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- Nevada additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- District court (Permit to Work)
- State statute
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 609 (Employment of Minors)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in Nevada
All 17 federal HOs apply in Nevada by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Nevada's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in Nevada 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 →
Nevada additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to Nevada or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 609 (Employment of Minors) by District court (Permit to Work).
- Gaming or casino work for minors under 21 (gaming floor)NRS §463.350
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionNRS §609.245
Where to verify Nevada's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and Nevada 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.