California Public Resources Code CHAPTER 1 - Definitions

• Section 2001.
  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of Division II of this code.(Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93.)
• Section 2002.
  “Department,” in reference to the government of this state, means the Department of Conservation.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144.)
• Section 2002.5.
  “Director” means the Director of Conservation.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1019, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
• Section 2003.
  “Survey,” in reference to the government of this state, means the California Geological Survey in the Department of Conservation.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 521, Sec....
• Section 2004.
  “Person” includes any individual, firm, association, corporation, organization, limited liability company, or partnership, or any city, county, district, or the state or any department or...
• Section 2005.
  “Minerals” means any naturally occurring chemical element or compound, or groups of elements and compounds, formed from inorganic processes and organic substances, including, but not...
• Section 2006.
  “State Geologist” means the individual holding the office created by Section 677.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1131.)
• Section 2006.5.
  “Supervisor of Mine Reclamation” or “supervisor” means the individual directing the Division of Mine Reclamation established pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 607.(Amended by Stats....
• Section 2007.
  “Exploration” or “prospecting” means the search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any...
• Section 2008.
  “Board” means the State Mining and Geology Board.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1131.)
• Section 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 shaking,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018