Relating generally to child labor.

HB 2494 revises West Virginia's child labor laws by removing the requirement for 14- to 15-year-olds to obtain work permits. Instead, employers hiring children aged 14 or older must now secure an age certificate from the State Commissioner of Labor, which requires verifying the child's age using a birth certificate or official transcript. The bill repeals outdated provisions for work permits (§21-6-3, §21-6-4) and blanket permits (§21-6-8a), while maintaining penalties for violations (fines up to $1,000 or jail time for repeat offenses) and supervision permits for special cases. This change directly affects employers of minors aged 14+ and shifts verification responsibility to the Labor Commissioner.