California § 3714 - The State Oil and Gas Supervisor shall so supervise the drilling, operation, main

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§ 3714. The State Oil and Gas Supervisor shall so supervise the drilling, operation, main

The State Oil and Gas Supervisor shall so supervise the drilling, operation, maintenance and abandonment of geothermal resources wells as to encourage the greatest ultimate economic recovery of geothermal resources, to prevent damage to life, health, property, and natural resources, and to prevent damage to, and waste from, the underground geothermal deposits, and to prevent damage to underground and surface waters suitable for irrigation or domestic purposes by reason of the drilling, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of geothermal resources wells.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3714

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3714 cover?

Section 3714 ("The State Oil and Gas Supervisor shall so supervise the drilling, operation, main") 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 § 3714?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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