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Labor Code § 7970

CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels

Current as of September 28, 2026Lab. Code, § 7970Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.

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.