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Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3228 — Regulation of Operations

Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3228

Type
Statute
Source
California Public Resources Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Before abandoning any well in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor or the district deputy, and under his or her direction, the owner or operator shall isolate all oil-bearing or gas-bearing strata encountered in the well and shall use every effort and endeavor to protect any…

Citator

Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3228 — Regulation of Operations is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Before abandoning any well in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor or the district deputy, and under his or her direction, the owner or operator shall isolate all oil-bearing or gas-bearing strata encountered in the well and shall use every effort and endeavor to protect any underground or surface water suitable for irrigation or domestic purposes from the infiltration or addition of any detrimental substances.