{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"7970","citation":"Lab. Code, § 7970","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300. - 9254.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY [7950. - 8004.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels [7965. - 7985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-5/part-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In any tunnel or underground mine classified gassy, smoking shall be prohibited and the employer shall be responsible for collecting all personal sources of ignition such as lighters and matches from employees entering the tunnel.</p>","text":"In any tunnel or underground mine classified gassy, smoking shall be prohibited and the employer shall be responsible for collecting all personal sources of ignition such as lighters and matches from employees entering the tunnel.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/gassy-and-extrahazardous-tunnels-7970","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}