Code Civ. Proc., § 772.020 · Article 3. Right of Entry or Occupation of Surface Lands Under Oil or Gas Lease
Code Civ. Proc., § 772.020
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this article:
(a) “Surface zone” means the zone which lies above a plane which is 500 feet below the surface of the land.
(b) “Subject land” means that area occupied by the particular described surface and surface zone for which plaintiff seeks to terminate the leasehold right of entry and occupation.
(c) “Lease facilities” means storage tanks, wash tanks, separators, heaters, and other facilities reasonably necessary for the production of oil or gas, including secondary recovery operations.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 44, Sec. 16.
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