California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 10 — Actions in Particular Cases, Chapter 4.5 — Special Actions and Proceedings to Clear Title, Article 3 — Right of Entry or Occupation of Surface Lands Under Oil or Gas Lease, Section 772.020

As used in this article:

(a) “Surface zone” means the zone which lies above a plane which is 500 feet below the surface of the land.

(b) “Subject land” means that area occupied by the particular described surface and surface zone for which plaintiff seeks to terminate the leasehold right of entry and occupation.

(c) “Lease facilities” means storage tanks, wash tanks, separators, heaters, and other facilities reasonably necessary for the production of oil or gas, including secondary recovery operations.

Notes

Defines “surface zone” as the zone above a plane 500 feet below the land surface, “subject land” as the described surface and surface zone for which the plaintiff seeks to end leasehold entry and occupation rights, and “lease facilities” as tanks, separators, heaters, and other facilities reasonably necessary for oil or gas production, including secondary recovery operations.

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