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New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, New Hampshire layers 2 additions enforced under New Hampshire RSA 276-A (Youth Employment Law).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- New Hampshire additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- Local school principal or designated school official
- State statute
- New Hampshire RSA 276-A (Youth Employment Law)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in New Hampshire
All 17 federal HOs apply in New Hampshire by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. New Hampshire's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in New Hampshire 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 →
New Hampshire additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to New Hampshire or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under New Hampshire RSA 276-A (Youth Employment Law) by Local school principal or designated school official.
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionRSA 276-A:4
- Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 18RSA 179:23
Where to verify New Hampshire's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and New Hampshire 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.