Public Resources Code section 3746

Before abandoning any well in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor or the district deputy, and under his direction, the owner or operator shall use every reasonable effort and endeavor to protect any underground or surface water suitable for irrigation or domestic purposes from the infiltration or addition of any detrimental substances.

Source: Section 3746, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=3746.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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Jun. 25, 2025

§ 3746's source at ca​.gov