California § 7679 - Any person employed upon any railroad as engineer, conductor, baggage-master, bra
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7679 — Any person employed upon any railroad as engineer, conductor, baggage-master, bra, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7679. Any person employed upon any railroad as engineer, conductor, baggage-master, bra
Any person employed upon any railroad as engineer, conductor, baggage-master, brakeman, switchman, fireman, bridge-tender, flagman, or signalman, or having charge of the regulation or running of trains upon any railroad, in any manner whatever, who either becomes or is intoxicated or who is impaired due to the unlawful use of a controlled substance while engaged in the discharge of his duties, is guilty of a misdemeanor. If any person so employed does any act or neglects any duty, by reason of such intoxication or illegal drug use, which act or neglect causes the death of, or bodily injury to, any person or persons, that person so employed is guilty of a felony.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7679
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7679 cover?
Section 7679 ("Any person employed upon any railroad as engineer, conductor, baggage-master, bra") 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 § 7679?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7679 apply to my situation?
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