{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"2007","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 2007","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING [2001. - 2815.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [2001. - 2009.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1131.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Exploration” or “prospecting” means the search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent, or quantity of minerals present.</p>","text":"“Exploration” or “prospecting” means the search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent, or quantity of minerals present.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/definitions-2007","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}