(a) A permit shall not be issued until the minor accompanied by the minor’s parent or guardian appears before the person authorized to issue the permit and submits the minor’s application thereto.
(b) A permit shall not be denied for noncompliance with subdivision (a) if all of the following apply:
(1) The minor’s school is physically closed for an extended period of time because of a natural disaster, pandemic, or other emergency.
(2) The minor’s application is complete and has been successfully submitted electronically.
(3) The minor, accompanied by the minor’s parent or guardian, has attended a video conference with the person issuing the work permit.
(c) This section shall apply only to minors subject to Section 49130.
(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 64, Sec. 2. (AB 908) Effective September 11, 2020.)