South Dakota Rules on Employing Minors

In South Dakota, no minor under 16 may be employed at any time in any occupation dangerous to life, health or morals, nor may any minor be in any manner exploited by any employer. This provision does not apply to minors employed by their parents or to minors who have successfully completed a safety course and received a license, permit, or certificate from a state or federal agency to operate agricultural equipment or otherwise to be employed in any occupation in an agricultural occupation within the scope of the license, permit, or certificate.

Every employer must keep a list of all employees that are age 15 and under who work pursuant to a work permit. The employer must keep the required certificates and permits in connection with employment on file and open to inspection at all times by an authorized person.