Does California require a state-specific crane license in 2026?

California follows federal OSHA crane regulations under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC rather than maintaining separate state licensing requirements for crane operators. The state relies on OSHA's operator certification mandate, which requires crane operators to be certified by an accredited certifying organization like NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) or qualified through an audited employer program.