Bill > SB940

This bill expands the definition of "geothermal resources" under California law to include oil or gas reservoirs that are primarily used for storing thermal energy or generating geothermal energy, in addition to existing definitions. The State Oil and Gas Supervisor already has regulatory authority over wells related to geothermal resources, and this change means that oil and gas reservoirs used for these specific thermal purposes will now fall under that same oversight. Because this expansion could potentially lead to new violations of regulations, the bill acknowledges it might create new crimes or infractions, but it also states that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts for any costs associated with this change, as it falls under specific exceptions related to the creation or modification of crimes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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