(820 ILCS 205/9) (from Ch. 48, par. 31.9)
    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-556)
    Sec. 9. Except in occupations specifically exempted by Section 2 and agriculture, no minor under 16 years of age shall be employed, permitted or allowed to work in any gainful occupation unless the person, firm or corporation employing such minor procures and keeps on file an employment certificate.
(Source: P.A. 84-551.)
 
    (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-556)
    Sec. 9. Except in occupations specifically exempted by Sections 2 and 2.6, and occupations in connection with agriculture, no minor under 16 years of age shall be employed, permitted or allowed to work in any gainful occupation unless the person, firm, or corporation employing such minor procures and keeps on file an employment certificate.
(Source: P.A. 103-556, eff. 7-1-24.)