Current Regulations

Under state law, the Commission is required to enact regulations to implement its statutory authority. The Commission’s regulations (with the exception of a portion of the Marine Oil Terminal regulations) are located in Title 2. Administration, Division 3. State Property Operations, Chapter 1. State Lands Commission (Refs & Annos), of California’s Code of Regulations. Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (Marine Oil Terminals), maintained by the California Building Standards Commission, is available directly from this website. Please note that following these links will take you to locations outside of the Commission’s website.

Non-Mineral Leasing & Permits

Article 1. General Provisions

Article 2. Leasing or Other Use of Public Lands

Article 2.9. Exploration Permits

Article 2.9.1. Permits for Geophysical Surveys

Article 4. Leases and Prospecting Permits for Minerals Other than Oil and Gas

Article 4.1. Leases for Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources

Article 9. Lease Involving Granted Tide and Submerged Lands

Article 10. Regulations for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act

Article 11. Regulations Protecting Environmentally Significant Lands

Oil & Gas Operations

Article 3. Oil and Gas Leases, Exploration Permits, and Operating Requirements

Article 3.2. Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations

Article 3.3. Oil and Gas Production Regulations

Article 3.4. Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Operations: Pollution Control

Article 3.5. Disposal of Royalty Oil, Gas or Other Hydrocarbons

Article 3.6. Operation Manual & Emergency Planning

Marine Oil Terminals

Article 5. Marine Terminals Inspection and Monitoring

Article 5.1 Marine Terminal Physical Security (Repealed)

Article 5.3 Marine Terminal Personnel Training and Certification

Article 5.5 Marine Terminals Oil Pipelines

Marine Oil Terminal Engineering & Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS)

2025 CCR, Title 24, Part 2 – California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective January 1, 2026)

2022 CCR, Title 24, Part 2 – California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective January 1, 2023)

2019 CCR, Title 24, Part 2 – California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective January 1, 2020)

2016 CCR, Title 24, Part 2 – California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective January 1, 2017)

2013 CCR, Title 24, Part 2 – California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(including January 1, 2014 Errata) (Effective January 1, 2014)

2010 CCR, Title 24, Part 2, California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil  Terminals
(effective January 1, 2011)

2007 CCR, Title 24, Part 2, California Building Code, Chapter 31F – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective January 1, 2008)

2001 CCR, Title 24, Part 2, California Building Code, Chapter 31F Supplement – Marine Oil Terminals
(effective February 6, 2006)

Marine Invasive Species

Article 4.5. Marine Invasive Species Control Fund Fee

Article 4.6. Ballast Water Regulations for Vessels Arriving at California Ports or Places After Departing from Ports or Places Within the Pacific Coast Region

Article 4.7. Performance Standards and Compliance Assessment for the Discharge of Ballast Water for Vessels Operating in California Waters

Article 4.8. Biofouling Management to Minimize the Transfer of Nonindigenous Species from Vessels Arriving at California Ports

Article 4.9. Marine Invasive Species Act Enforcement and Hearing Process

Conflict of Interest Code

Article 12. Conflict of Interest Code

Full text of the regulation

A & E Contractor Selection

Article 13. Contracts Securing Architectural, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, Land Surveying, and Construction Project Management Services

Administrative Hearings

Article 14. Administrative Hearings