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HSC § 25395.106

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Health and Safety Code - HSC
  2. DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS [24000. - 28002.]
  3. CHAPTER 6.82. California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act of 2004 [25395.60. - 25395.109.]
  4. ARTICLE 7. Bona Fide Ground Tenant Immunity [25395.102. - 25395.106.]

(a) This article does not provide immunity from any of the following:

(1) Liability for bodily injury or wrongful death.

(2) A requirement imposed under Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100), including, but not limited to, corrective action and closure and postclosure requirements.

(3) A criminal act.

(4) A permit violation.

(5) A contractual indemnity agreement between a purchaser and seller of real property.

(6) New releases, other than de minimis releases, of hazardous materials that are caused or contributed to by a bona fide ground tenant.

(b) This article does not limit the authority of an agency to conduct a response action that is necessary to protect public health and safety or the environment pursuant to an applicable statute.

(c) This article does not do either of the following:

(1) Limit a defense to liability that may be available to a person under any other provision of law.

(2) Impose a new obligation on a bona fide ground tenant other than those specifically assumed by the bona fide ground tenant under an agreement entered into pursuant to this article.

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