Statute · California Public Resources Code
Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3739 — Geothermal Resources
Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3739
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Public Resources Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
Any person engaged in operating any wells wherein high pressures are known to exist, and any person drilling for geothermal resources in any district where the pressures are unknown shall equip the well with casings of sufficient strength, and with such other safety devices as may be necessary,…
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Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 3739 — Geothermal Resources is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
Any person engaged in operating any wells wherein high pressures are known to exist, and any person drilling for geothermal resources in any district where the pressures are unknown shall equip the well with casings of sufficient strength, and with such other safety devices as may be necessary, in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor, and shall use every reasonable effort and endeavor effectually to prevent blowouts, explosions, and fires.