California § 6317.5 - If, upon inspection or investigation, the division finds that an employer has fal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6317.5 — If, upon inspection or investigation, the division finds that an employer has fal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6317.5. If, upon inspection or investigation, the division finds that an employer has fal
(a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the division finds that an employer has falsified any materials posted in the workplace or distributed to employees related to the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, the division shall issue a citation to the employer. (b) Each citation issued pursuant to this section, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be prominently posted, as prescribed in regulations issued by the director. (c) Any employer served with a citation pursuant to subdivision (a) may appeal to the appeals board pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6600). The appeal shall be subject to the timeframes and procedures set forth in that chapter. (d) The provisions of this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other criminal penalties and civil remedies that may be applicable to any act leading to issuance of a citation pursuant to this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6317.5 cover?
Section 6317.5 ("If, upon inspection or investigation, the division finds that an employer has fal") 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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