California Public Resources Code CHAPTER 10 - Earthquakes

  • Section 2800.
    The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The state’s major metropolitan areas are subject to potentially devastating large magnitude earthquakes and earth scientists estimate...
  • Section 2801.
    As used in this chapter:(a) “Long-term prediction” means a prediction of an earthquake that is expected to occur within a few years up to a few...
  • Section 2802.
    (a) The department shall develop jointly with the United States Geological Survey a prototype earthquake prediction system along the central San Andreas fault near the City...
  • Section 2803.
    (a) Concurrently with the development of the Parkfield prototype earthquake prediction system, the Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with the California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council,...
  • Section 2804.
    The department and the Seismic Safety Commission may solicit and receive gifts and grants from other public and private agencies for the state’s share of...

Last modified: October 22, 2018