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Public Resources Code - PRC

DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000 - 3865]

  ( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. )
  

CHAPTER 1. Oil and Gas Conservation [3000 - 3473]

  ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. )
  

ARTICLE 3. Well Stimulation [3150 - 3161]
  ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. )

  
3151.  

“Base fluid” means the continuous phase fluid used in the makeup of a well stimulation treatment fluid, including, but not limited to, an acid stimulation treatment fluid or a hydraulic fracturing fluid. The continuous phase fluid may include, but is not limited to, water, and may be a liquid or a hydrocarbon or nonhydrocarbon gas. A well stimulation treatment may use more than one base fluid.

(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. (SB 4) Effective January 1, 2014.)