Mo. Rev. Stat. § 294.005
294.005 Purpose of chapter.
294.005. Purpose of chapter. — The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that no child under sixteen years of age is employed in an occupation, or in a manner, that is hazardous or detrimental to the child's safety, health, morals, educational processes or general well-being.
(L. 1989 H.B. 461, A.L. 1995 H.B. 300 & 95 merged with H.B. 414)