Section 356 Of Article 1. Gratuities From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.

. The Legislature expressly declares that the purpose of this article is to prevent fraud upon the public in connection with the practice of tipping and declares that this article is passed for a public reason and can not be contravened by a private agreement. As a part of the social public policy of this State, this article is binding upon all departments of the State.