N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51 § 71: Dispensing power

§ 71. Dispensing power. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of

law the industrial commissioner is hereby authorized, during the defense

emergency and subject to the provisions of this article, to grant

dispensations to employers engaged in defense work from requirements

imposed by or pursuant to law which prevent or interfere with maximum

possible production in defense work and to permit operation or

employment in such defense work (a) on a seven day basis; (b) on a

multiple shift basis; (c) under waiver of section two hundred one-a of

the labor law; or (d) under waiver of such other provisions of law as

may regulate or restrict operation, hours, equipment, places or

conditions of employment, persons that may be employed, or types of work

in which certain persons may engage.