GroundRules
HSC § 78720
Where this section sits in the code
- Health and Safety Code - HSC
- DIVISION 45. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE [78000. - 81050.]
- PART 2. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCOUNT [78000. - 81050.]
- CHAPTER 4. Releases of Hazardous Substances [78650. - 78795.]
- ARTICLE 4. Securing Site of Release [78720. - 78740.]
After making a determination, based upon a preliminary site assessment that there has been a release of a hazardous substance on, under, or into the land on a site, the department or a county health officer shall order the property owner to secure the site if all of the following conditions apply to that site:
(a) The release does not comply with the terms of a current permit or interim status document or regulation of the department.
(b) The site poses a public health risk if human contact is made with the hazardous substance or the surrounding contaminated area.
(c) There is a likelihood of human or domestic animal contact.
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