38-615. Employment of minor child entertainers; definitions.

38-615

Chapter 38.--MINORS
Article 6.--CHILD LABOR

      38-615.   Employment of minor child entertainers;definitions.As used in this act:

      (a)   "Artistic or creative services" includes, but is not limited to, servicesas an actor, actress, dancer, musician, comedian, singer, stunt-person,voice-over artist or other performer or entertainer, or as a song writer,musical producer or arranger, writer, director, producer, production executive,choreographer, composer, conductor or designer.

      (b)   "Casting agency" means an agency that provides one or more performers fora fee.

      (c)   "Gross earnings" means an amount of $5,000 or more paid directly to theminor pursuant tothe contract, including the payment of any advances to the minor pursuant tothe contract, but excluding deductions to offset those advances or otherexpenses incurred by the employer pursuant to the contract.

      (d)   "Minor child" means any unemancipated child in the period of minority asdefined inK.S.A. 38-101, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 2000, ch. 174, § 1; July 1.