220 LAWS OF MARYLAND [CH. 8

(4) 1n case none of the proofs required by paragraphs (1),
(2) or (3) of this subsection can be produced, the officer
issuing the permit may issue a temporary permit allowing the
minor to work for 10 days and shall accept as full proof of
age the sworn affidavit of the minor's parent, guardian, legal
custodian or next friend, such affidavit containing the name
of the minor, alleged age, place and date of birth, present
residence and any other information that may assist in
determining the age of the minor and the further affidavit
that the evidence of age required by paragraph (1) or (2)
of this sub-section cannot be produced by the. applicant; and
if upon investigation by the officer no facts appear contra-
dicting any of the material statements of such application,
the officer may, after 10 days, issue a regular permit for the
minor; provided, that the officer issuing permits shall not
accept an affidavit unless accompanied by a written certificate
of the physician appointed by the Commissioner to issue per-
mits, certifying that he has made a physical examination of
the minor and believes the minor to be the age as given by
affidavit. Whenever practical all information required by
paragraph (4) and sub-section (c) of this section shall be
incorporated in one certificate. The officer issuing the cer-
tificate shall require the evidence of age specified in para-
graph (1) in preference to that specified in paragraphs (2),
(3), or (4), and evidence of age specified in paragraph (2)
in preference to that specified in paragraph (S) or (4) and
shall not accept the evidence of age permitted by paragraph
(8) or (4) unless he shall receive and file in addition thereto
or as part thereof an affidavit of the parent, guardian, legal
custodian or next friend, showing that no evidence of age
specified in any preceding paragraph or paragraphs of this
section can be produced by the applicant.

(e) An employment ticket signed by the prospective em-
ployer, stating the occupation, industry and place in which
the minor is to be employed.

(f) No employment certificate shall be issued until the
minor in question has personally appeared before the officer
issuing the certificate.

(g) Physical examinations may be waived in the case of
minors 16 and 17 years of age as required by Sub-section (c),
of this Section, provided, they present a certificate from the
minor's family physician attesting to the physical fitness of
the minor for the occupation to be undertaken.

(h) All employment certificates shall be issued on forms
supplied by the Department of Labor and Industry. All
certificates issued in Baltimore City shall be in duplicate' and