California Code, Government Code - GOV § 51018.9

(a) The State Fire Marshal may order a pipeline shutdown for violations of state or federal law, or if continued pipeline operations present an immediate danger to health, welfare, or the environment.

(b) In the event of a pipeline rupture, the pipeline shall remain nonoperational until an investigation into the pipeline rupture is completed and determines the origin and cause of the pipeline rupture.

(c) The State Fire Marshal, in consultation with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, shall determine if or when a pipeline may resume operations.