§ 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.