{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3151","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3151","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 3. Well Stimulation [3150. - 3161.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2.   (SB 4)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>“Base fluid” means the continuous phase fluid used in the makeup of a well stimulation treatment fluid, including, but not limited to, an acid stimulation treatment fluid or a hydraulic fracturing fluid. The continuous phase fluid may include, but is not limited to, water, and may be a liquid or a hydrocarbon or nonhydrocarbon gas. A well stimulation treatment may use more than one base fluid.</p>","text":"“Base fluid” means the continuous phase fluid used in the makeup of a well stimulation treatment fluid, including, but not limited to, an acid stimulation treatment fluid or a hydraulic fracturing fluid. The continuous phase fluid may include, but is not limited to, water, and may be a liquid or a hydrocarbon or nonhydrocarbon gas. A well stimulation treatment may use more than one base fluid.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/well-stimulation-3151","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}