Cal. LAB § 6501

This is the official text of Cal. LAB § 6501, part of California’s Labor Code — governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights.

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Official statutory text

Any employer subject to Section 6500 shall apply to the division for a permit pursuant to Section 6500. Such application for a permit shall contain such information as the division may deem necessary to evaluate the safety of the proposed employment or place of employment.

An application by an employer shall include a provision that the applicant has knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health standards and will comply with such standards and any other lawful order of the division.

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