California · Labor Code
LAB §7319: All elevators used for the carriage of passengers shall be provided with a suitable seat for the operator in charge.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Passenger elevators must have a suitable operator seat. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $50 per offense.
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All elevators used for the carriage of passengers shall be provided with a suitable seat for the operator in charge. Failure to comply with this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50) for each offense.
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