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Public Resources Code - PRC

DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000 - 3865]

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

CHAPTER 4. Geothermal Resources [3700 - 3776]
  ( Heading of Chapter 4 amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1398. )

  
3746.  

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.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1483.)