HARRISBURG, Pa. — Kate’s eight are free to appear on their mom’s upcoming reality show.

A spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says producers have obtained child-labor permits for Kate Gosselin’s twins and sextuplets to appear with their mother on a series of TLC specials, “Kate Plus 8.”

Troy Thompson said Monday that the permits are good for six months, then must be renewed.

Pennsylvania regulators concluded last month that permits should have been obtained for Gosselin’s old show, “Jon & Kate Plus 8.” The series ended last year when Kate split with her husband, Jon.

No legal action was taken, but the producers agreed to submit paperwork for any future taping.