2010 California Code
Public Utilities Code
Article 3. Purposes

3051.  Three or more natural persons, all of whom are residents of
this state, who are engaged in the production of gas within this
state, may form an association pursuant to this chapter for the
purpose of engaging in any activity in connection with any of the
following:
   (a) The selling of gas produced by its members.
   (b) The storing, handling, transportation, or utilization of gas
or the manufacturing or making of byproducts of gas.
   (c) The manufacturing, selling, or supplying to its members of
machinery, equipment, or supplies directly related to the production,
transmission, storage, or marketing of gas.
   (d) The financing of any activity specified in this section.
   (e) The representation of its members in bargaining and
negotiations concerning any sale of gas to a third party, either
pursuant to an existing contract or a new contract.