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Provisions which every indenture of apprenticeship shall contain
Cap. 121, s. 24 · Revised Edition 2020
Every indenture of apprenticeship entered into under this Act shall, after approval of its terms by the Minister, be executed by the manager, by the child to whom it relates and by the person such child agrees to serve, and shall contain provisions to the following effect,
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(a) a provision binding the child to do and render the work, labour and services of the nature and extent therein described;
(b) a provision binding his employer to pay him the rate of remuneration or wages therein specified, and also to supply him free of charge with food, lodging and clothing, and with medical aid and medicine, whenever necessary;
(c) an agreement that the indenture shall be enforceable and proceedings may be taken in respect of any breach thereof in the district court of the district of Belize to which the child is going,
Provided that the court to which any complaint is made by either party to such indenture may, in lieu of enforcing it,
terminate the contract on such terms as it thinks best;
(d) a provision binding the employer to furnish the manager with any information as to the condition of the child which may be asked for by such person either in person or by letter,
and to permit such person or any person authorised by him in writing to visit the child at any time during the day;
(e) a statement of the duration of the contract;
and
(f) such other provisions not contrary to this Act as may be required or approved by the 16 (Children’s Reformation)
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