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GENERAL PROVISIONS›CHAPTER 12. Earthquake Preparedness 2810-2815›ARTICLE 3. Well Stimulation 3150-3161

§ 3151

California Public Resources Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · California

“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.

(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. (SB 4) Effective January 1, 2014.)

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