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 4. Regulation of Operations [3200 - 3238]
( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. ) 3219.
Any person engaged in operating any oil or gas well wherein high pressure gas is known to exist, and any person drilling for oil or gas in any district where the pressure of oil or gas is 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 effort and endeavor effectually to prevent blowouts, explosions, and fires.
(Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93.)