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DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION 200-2699.5›PART 4. EMPLOYEES 1171-1408›CHAPTER 1. Wages, Hours and Working Conditions 1171-1206

§ 1191

California Labor Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

For any occupation in which a minimum wage has been established, the commission may issue to an employee who is mentally or physically handicapped, or both, a special license authorizing the employment of the licensee for a period not to exceed one year from date of issue, at a wage less than the legal minimum wage. The commission shall fix a special minimum wage for the licensee. Such license may be renewed on a yearly basis.

(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1122.)

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