CHAPTER 1. Definitions

Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93.

§§ 2001–2009 · 11 sections

• § 2001 Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of Division II of this code.
• § 2002 “Department,” in reference to the government of this state, means the Department of Conservation.
• § 2002.5 “Director” means the Director of Conservation.
• § 2003 “Survey,” in reference to the government of this state, means the California Geological Survey in the Department of Conservation.
• § 2004 “Person” includes any individual, firm, association, corporation, organization, limited liability company, or partnership, or any city, county, district, or…
• § 2005 “Minerals” means any naturally occurring chemical element or compound, or groups of elements and compounds, formed from inorganic processes and organic…
• § 2006 “State Geologist” means the individual holding the office created by Section 677.
• § 2006.5 “Supervisor of Mine Reclamation” or “supervisor” means the individual directing the Division of Mine Reclamation established pursuant to subdivision (d) of…
• § 2007 “Exploration” or “prospecting” means the search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including, but not limited to,…
• § 2008 “Board” means the State Mining and Geology Board.
• § 2009 “Geologic hazard” means a geologic condition that is a potential danger to life and property. Geologic hazards include, but are not limited to, earthquake,…