This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to modify the definitions related to minimum wage and maximum hour standards for employees. Specifically, it introduces a new definition for "ski area operator," which encompasses any entity responsible for the operation of a ski area or aerial passenger tramway. The bill also expands the list of exemptions from the definition of "employee" to include seasonal employees of ski area operators, thereby excluding them from maximum hour requirements if they work less than seven months in a calendar year.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous exemption for seasonal employees of amusement parks, indicating a shift in focus towards ski area operators. The overall intent of the legislation is to clarify the status of seasonal workers in the ski industry concerning maximum hour standards, ensuring that they are not subject to the same limitations as other employees under the law.

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Introduced Version: 21-5C-1