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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 9§ 3171 Gas Producer Membership Rules

§ 3171 Gas Producer Membership Rules

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§ 3171 Gas Producer Membership Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about who can join a group that handles gas production.
  • •Only people who make gas, use the group's services, or own/rent land where gas is made can join.
  • •If you get paid (like rent or royalties) from gas made on your land, you can also join.

Example

A farmer owns land where gas is drilled and gets royalty payments from the gas company.

The farmer can join the gas association because they get paid from gas produced on their land.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3171 Gas Producer Membership Rules

Under the terms and conditions which are prescribed in the bylaws adopted by it, an association may admit as members or issue common stock to only those persons engaged in the production of gas which is to be handled by or through the association, or that use or employ any service or facility offered by the association on, or in connection with, land which is used for the production of gas, including the lessees and tenants of land which is used for the production of gas and any lessors, including any lessors, sublessors, or landlords that received as royalty, overriding royalty or rent, all or part of the gas or the value thereof, which is produced on the leased premises, and landlords that receive as rent all or part of the gas which is produced on the leased premises. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 349, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

productionassociationtenantlandlordleaseofferstockfacility

Related Statutes

  • § 3172 Nonstock Association Member Representation
  • § 3173 Association Membership Rights
  • § 3174 Membership Certificate Requirements
  • § 3176 Member Stock Ownership Limits
  • § 3177 Stock Transfer Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 3171.
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