Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 653 § 653.350 — Employment of children under 12 years for certain agricultural labor;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 653 ·
Oregon Code § 653.350·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Employment of children under 12 years for certain agricultural labor;
conditions.
(1) An
individual who is less than 12 years of age but not less than nine years of age
may be employed to pick berries and beans in this state outside of school hours
if:
(a) The
individual is employed with the consent of the childs parent or guardian;
(b) The berries
and beans picked are sold within the state only and not transported out of this
state in any form;
(c) The Director
of the Employment Department or the designee of the director certifies that
there are not sufficient workers available in the immediate area to harvest the
berry or bean crop without the employment of youthful pickers; and
(d) The
individual is paid at the same rate as other employees of the employer who are
12 years of age or older and are engaged in picking berries or beans.
(2) Each basket
or container holding berries, berry products, beans or bean products picked by
individuals who are less than 12 years of age must be distinctively marked so
as to prevent the berries, berry products, beans or bean products from entering
interstate commerce. [1975 c.422 §2]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Employment of children under 12 years for certain agricultural labor;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 653.350
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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