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North Dakota 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 North Dakota — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, North Dakota layers 2 additions enforced under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 34-07 (Employment of Children).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- North Dakota additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights (online)
- State statute
- North Dakota Century Code Chapter 34-07 (Employment of Children)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in North Dakota
All 17 federal HOs apply in North Dakota by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. North Dakota's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in North Dakota 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 →
North Dakota additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to North Dakota or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 34-07 (Employment of Children) by North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights (online).
- Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionN.D.C.C. §34-07-15
- Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 21N.D.C.C. §5-02-06
Where to verify North Dakota's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and North Dakota 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.