{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"54","citation":"Lab. Code, § 54","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS [50. - 182.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Powers and Duties [50. - 64.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The director shall perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the department, except as otherwise expressly provided by this code.</p>","text":"The director shall perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the department, except as otherwise expressly provided by this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-powers-and-duties-54","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}