Wage Rates for Learners and Apprentices

(a)For any occupation, the Commissioner may provide by regulations after a public hearing at which any person may be heard, and subject to the approval of I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi and promulgation by Executive Order, for the employment in such occupation of learners and apprentices at such wages lower than the minimum wage rate provided by § 3105 as the Commissioner may find appropriate to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment and to safeguard the minimum wage rate under this Chapter.

(b)No employee shall be employed at wages fixed pursuant to this section except under special license issued under applicable regulations, which license shall be issued for such period as the Commissioner shall determine but not to exceed one year.