(1974)

PHILIP E. LERMAN, Chairman, Department of Industry, Labor andHuman Relations

You ask whether your department may lawfully issue child labor permits to girls aged 12 and 13 to be employed as caddies on golf courses. Section 103.70 (1), Stats., provides that "except as otherwise provided" a minor under 18 years of age shall not be employed or permitted to work at any gainful occupation or employment unless a written permit is obtained from your department authorizing such employment. Your question arises as a result of an inconsistency contained in two sections of the statutes relating to child…