Lab. Code, § 7971 · Chapter 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels
Lab. Code, § 7971
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7971.
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