USE OF CHILD FOR SALES AND SOLICITATION

(a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Exempt organization" means: (A) a charitable organization, as defined by Section 84.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; (B) an organization regulated under Title 15, Election Code; or (C) a club, organization, or other group engaged in a fund-raising activity for the club, organization, or group if the activity is sponsored by a public or private primary or secondary school. (2) "Solicit" means an action of a person to: (A) sell goods or services in a setting other than a retail establishment; (B) request donations; or (C) distribute items, information, or advertising. (b) The employment of a child to solicit is a hazardous occupation for purposes of this chapter. (c) A person may not employ a child to solicit unless the person: (1) at least seven days before the date the child begins employment, obtains on a form approved by the commission the signed consent of a parent of the child or of a conservator, guardian, or other person who has possession of the child under a court order; (2) provides to the individual who gives consent: (A) a map of the route the child will follow during each solicitation trip; and (B) the name of each individual who will be supervising each solicitation trip; (3) provides at each location where children will be engaged to solicit at least one adult supervisor for every three children engaged in that solicitation trip; and (4) limits each solicitation trip to: (A) no later than 7 p.m. on a day when the child is legally required to attend school; and (B) the hours between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on all other days. (d) The commission may make additional requirements by rule for a person employing a child under this section to protect the safety, health, or well-being of the child. (e) This section does not apply to an exempt organization or a business owned or operated by a parent, conservator, guardian, or other person who has possession of the child under a court order. (f) A person commits an offense if the person employs a child in violation of this section or a rule adopted under this section.