43. (1) No person shall be engaged as and apprentice unless -(a) a contract of apprenticeship has been signed by or on behalf of the apprentice and his employer; and (b) the contract has been registered with the Director.
| (2) Every contract of apprenticeship may contain such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board so, however, that such terms and conditions shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or the regulations made thereunder. |
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| (3) The Board may determine from time to time the allowances and conditions of work and training of apprentices. |
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| (4) Subject to the provisions of section 42, a person who is a minor may be engaged as an apprentice only if a contract of apprenticeship has been signed on his behalf by his parent or guardian with his employer. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts