{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3851","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3851","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 7. Methane Gas Hazards Reduction [3850. - 3865.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [3850. - 3853.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1322, Sec. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature finds and declares that methane gas hazards, as identified in the study conducted pursuant to Chapter 4.1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prc/3240\">3240</a>) of Chapter 1, are a clear and present threat to public health and safety.</p>","text":"The Legislature finds and declares that methane gas hazards, as identified in the study conducted pursuant to Chapter 4.1 (commencing with Section 3240) of Chapter 1, are a clear and present threat to public health and safety.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/general-provisions-3851","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}