When does Chapter 12T not apply?

Chapter 12T is designed to provide certain protections and guidelines related to housing and contractor agreements within San Francisco. The applicability of Chapter 12T can be limited under specific circumstances. The correct answer indicates that Chapter 12T does not apply if there is a conflict with federal or state law. This means that when other laws take precedence over the provisions outlined in Chapter 12T, those laws will govern the situation. In the legal framework, federal law typically supersedes state law, and state law can supersede local laws unless the local law provides more robust protections.

The other choices do not capture the fundamental principles of legal applicability. If the employer is a city agency, the chapter may still apply depending on specific conditions laid out within the law. Similarly, the number of employees a contractor has does not automatically exempt them from obligations under Chapter 12T; the rules apply regardless of employee count as long as other criteria are met. Lastly, having all employees based outside of San Francisco may have implications but does not inherently exempt a contractor from Chapter 12T. The direct conflict with higher-level laws is the most definitive reason for the non-application of Chapter 12T.