§ 78435

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The department, a representative of the department, or any person designated by the director may take the actions specified in this article only if there is a reasonable basis to believe that there has been or may be a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, and only for the purpose of determining under this part the need for a response action, the choosing or taking of a response action, or otherwise for the purpose of enforcing this part.

(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 4 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 257.)

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