The Wyoming Constitution Convention began September 2, 1889 without the authorization from an enabling act. The articles were individually voted on, creating the final Constitution of Wyoming on September 30, 1889. It was later ratified on November 5, 1889.
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The committee considered the articles on Education; Public Lands and Donations; Coal Mines; Elections; Qualifications to Office; Schedule; and Boards of Arbitration.
The legislature shall provide by law for the proper mapping of mines and necessary provision for escapement openings and for the proper ventilation of mines that may be necessary to protect the health and secure the safety of the workmen employed therein, and the legislature shall further make such regulations from time to time as may be necessary for the proper drainage of mines.
Sec. 3. No boy under the age of fourteen years and no woman or girl of any age shall be employed or permitted to be in or about any mines for the purpose of employment therein; provided, however, this provision shall not affect the employment of a boy or female of suitable age in an office or in the performance of clerical work at such mine or colliery.
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