{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3009","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3009","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000. - 3865.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Oil and Gas Conservation [3000. - 3473.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [3000. - 3017.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 562, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>“Operator” means a person who, by virtue of ownership, or under the authority of a lease or any other agreement, has the right to drill, operate, maintain, or control a well or production facility.</p>","text":"“Operator” means a person who, by virtue of ownership, or under the authority of a lease or any other agreement, has the right to drill, operate, maintain, or control a well or production facility.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/definitions-and-general-provisions-3009","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}