An Act To Allow Youth Who Referee Sports To Be Paid Stipends

Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §773-A  is enacted to read:

§ 773-A.  Minors; refereeing at youth athletic programs

A minor 12 years of age or older may work for a stipend as a referee, umpire or official in a youth athletic program pursuant to the requirements under this article, as long as the minor is a referee, umpire or official for an age group younger than the minor’s own age and an adult representing the youth athletic program is on the premises where the athletic event is occurring.

SUMMARY

This bill allows a minor 12 years of age or older to referee, umpire or officiate in a youth athletic program for a stipend if the minor referees, umpires or officiates for an age group younger than the minor’s own age and an adult representing the youth athletic program is on the premises.