Pub. Resources Code, § 3746 · Chapter 4. Geothermal Resources

Pub. Resources Code, § 3746

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

Before abandoning any well in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor or the district deputy, and under his direction, the owner or operator shall use every reasonable 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.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1483.

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=3746.
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