{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3961","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3961","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3.5. MINES AND MINING [3900. - 3985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Placer Mining Water Pollution [3960. - 3968.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3.5/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 259, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any person, firm, or corporation who engages in the operation of a placer mine on any stream or on the watershed of any stream tributary directly or indirectly to the Sacramento River or the San Joaquin River shall record a verified statement in the office of the county recorder of the county in which his or her mine is situated, within 30 days after the commencement of operations.</p>","text":"Any person, firm, or corporation who engages in the operation of a placer mine on any stream or on the watershed of any stream tributary directly or indirectly to the Sacramento River or the San Joaquin River shall record a verified statement in the office of the county recorder of the county in which his or her mine is situated, within 30 days after the commencement of operations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/placer-mining-water-pollution-3961","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}