“Operator” means a person who, by virtue of ownership, or under the authority of a lease or any other agreement, has the right to drill, operate, maintain, or control a well or production facility.

(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 562, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Terms Used In California Public Resources Code 3009

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC