§ 2731
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/ca/public-resources-code/2731A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
“Operator” means any person who is engaged in surface mining operations, himself, or who contracts with others to conduct operations on his behalf, except a person who is engaged in surface mining operations as an employee with wages as his sole compensation.