California Public Resources Code

§ 21080.81

PRC § 21080.81 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 13 · Ch. 2.6

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1)The Legislature recognizes the significance of oil and gas production in the County of Kern, while also affirming the state’s commitment to protecting public health, safety, and environmental quality, particularly for communities located near oil and gas operations.

(2)The County of Kern has adopted an oil and gas permitting ordinance, and in connection with that ordinance, has certified a Second Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SSREIR) pursuant to this division. The County of Kern’s SSREIR and oil and gas permitting ordinance impose comprehensive mitigations to address potential environmental impacts associated with oil and gas production.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 118, Sec. 6. (SB 237) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2036, by its own provisions.