California Public Resources Code
Section 2001
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of Division II of this code.
Section 2002
"Department," in reference to the government of this state, means the Department of Conservation.
Section 2002.5
"Director" means the Director of Conservation.
Section 2003
"Division," in reference to the government of this state, means the California Geological Survey in the Department of Conservation.
Wherever any reference is made to the Division of Mines and Geology in the Department of Conservation pertaining to a duty, power, purpose, responsibility, or jurisdiction of that division, it shall be deemed to be a reference to, and to mean a duty, power, purpose, responsibility, or jurisdiction of, the California Geological Survey of the Department of Conservation.
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 agency thereof.
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 limited to, coal, peat, and bituminous rock, but excluding geothermal resources, natural gas, and petroleum.
Section 2006
"State Geologist" means the individual holding the office created by Section 677.
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 surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent, or quantity of minerals present.
Section 2008
"Board" means the State Mining and Geology Board.
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, landslide, erosion, expansive soil, fault displacement, and volcanic eruption.
Section 2010
"Director" means the Director of Conservation.
