California § 3600 - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any well hereafter drilled for oil
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3600 — Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any well hereafter drilled for oil, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3600. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any well hereafter drilled for oil
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any well hereafter drilled for oil or gas, or hereafter drilled and permitted to produce oil or gas, which is located within 100 feet of an outer boundary of the parcel of land on which the well is situated, or within 100 feet of a public street or road or highway dedicated prior to the commencement of drilling of the well, or within 150 feet of either a well being drilled or a well theretofore drilled which is producing oil or gas or a well which has been drilled and is not producing but which is capable of producing oil or gas, is a public nuisance.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3600
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3600 cover?
Section 3600 ("Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any well hereafter drilled for oil") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 3600?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3600 apply to my situation?
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