Current Regulations
Under state law, the Commission is required to enact regulations to implement its statutory authority. With the exception of a portion of the Marine Oil Terminal regulations, the Commission’s regulations are located in Title 2 (Administration), Division 3 (State Property Operations), Chapter 1 (State Lands Commission), of the California’s Code of Regulations. The table below indicates which Articles relate to what topics. Only 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 and Permits
- Oil and Gas Operations
- Marine Oil Terminals
- Marine Oil Terminals Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS)
- Marine Invasive Species
- A&E Contractor Selection
- Administrative Hearings
- Article 1. State Lands Commission – General Provisions
- Article 2. Leasing or Other Use of Public Lands
- Article 2.9. Exploration Permits
- Article 4. Leases & Prospecting Permits for Minerals Other Than Oil & 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
- Article 3. Oil & Gas Leases, Exploration Permits, & Operating Requirements
- Article 3.2. Oil & Gas Drilling Regulations
- Article 3.3. Oil & Gas Production Regulations
- Article 3.4. Oil & Gas Drilling & Production Operations: Pollution Control
- Article 3.5. Disposal of Royalty Oil, Gas or Other Hydrocarbons
- Article 3.6.Operation Manual & Emergency Planning
- 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)
- Article 4.5. Marine Invasive Species Control Fund Fee
- Article 4.6. Ballast Water Regulations for Vessels operating within the Pacific Coast Region
- Article 4.7. Performance Standards 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