{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"2731","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 2731","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 9. Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 [2710. - 2796.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [2725. - 2736.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1131.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Operator” means any person who is engaged in surface mining operations, himself, or who contracts with others to conduct operations on his behalf, except a person who is engaged in surface mining operations as an employee with wages as his sole compensation.</p>","text":"“Operator” means any person who is engaged in surface mining operations, himself, or who contracts with others to conduct operations on his behalf, except a person who is engaged in surface mining operations as an employee with wages as his sole compensation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/definitions-2731","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}