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GENERAL PROVISIONS›CHAPTER 12. Earthquake Preparedness 2810-2815›ARTICLE 4. Regulation of Operations 3200-3238

§ 3219

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

Any person engaged in operating any oil or gas well wherein high pressure gas is known to exist, and any person drilling for oil or gas in any district where the pressure of oil or gas is unknown shall equip the well with casings of sufficient strength, and with such other safety devices as may be necessary, in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor, and shall use every effort and endeavor effectually to prevent blowouts, explosions, and fires.

(Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93.)

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