California § 512.5 - Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, if the Industrial Welfare Commissi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 512.5 — Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, if the Industrial Welfare Commissi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 512.5. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, if the Industrial Welfare Commissi
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, if the Industrial Welfare Commission adopts or amends an order that applies to an employee of a public agency who operates a commercial motor vehicle, it may exempt that employee from the application of the provisions of that order which relate to meal periods or rest periods, consistent with the health and welfare of that employee, if he or she is covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement. (b) âCommercial motor vehicleâ for the purposes of this section has the same meaning as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 15210 of the Vehicle Code. (c) âPublic agencyâ for the purposes of this section means the state and any political subdivision of the state, including any city, county, city and county, or special district.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 512.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 512.5 cover?
Section 512.5 ("Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, if the Industrial Welfare Commissi") 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.
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