California § 19701 - A person shall not be discriminated against under this part because of total or p

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19701 — A person shall not be discriminated against under this part because of total or p, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19701. A person shall not be discriminated against under this part because of total or p

A person shall not be discriminated against under this part because of total or partial blindness unless normal eyesight is absolutely indispensable to do the physical acts to be performed. It shall be an unlawful employment practice, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification as determined by a validation study conducted by the Department of Human Resources, for the state to refuse to hire, employ, promote, or select for a training program leading to employment, or to discriminate in compensation or in terms or privileges of employment because of color vision anomaly or defect, commonly known as color blindness or color weakness, in the vision of any person.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19701

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19701 cover?

Section 19701 ("A person shall not be discriminated against under this part because of total or p") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 19701?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19701" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 19701 apply to my situation?

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