Pub. Resources Code, § 3009 · Article 1. Definitions and General Provisions

Pub. Resources Code, § 3009

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“Operator” means a person who, by virtue of ownership, or under the authority of a lease or any other agreement, has the right to drill, operate, maintain, or control a well or production facility.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 562, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC&sectionNum=3009.
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