{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3637","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3637","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 3.5. Unit Operation [3630. - 3690.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-3.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [3635. - 3637.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-3.5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1673.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Working interest” means an interest held in lands by virtue of fee title, including lands held in trust, a lease, operating agreement, or otherwise, under which the owner of such interest has the right to drill for, develop, and produce oil and gas. A working interest shall be deemed vested in the owner thereof even though his right to drill or produce may be delegated to an operator under a drilling and operating agreement, unit agreement, or other type of operating agreement.</p>","text":"“Working interest” means an interest held in lands by virtue of fee title, including lands held in trust, a lease, operating agreement, or otherwise, under which the owner of such interest has the right to drill for, develop, and produce oil and gas. A working interest shall be deemed vested in the owner thereof even though his right to drill or produce may be delegated to an operator under a drilling and operating agreement, unit agreement, or other type of operating agreement.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/definitions-3637","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}