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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 79890

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a release from liability granted pursuant to Section 79880 shall not extend to any of the following:

(a)(1) Any person who was a responsible party for a hazardous substance release existing at the site before the release from liability was granted.

(2) Any entity that is an affiliate of a responsible party described in paragraph (1).

(b) Any contractor who prepares the remedial action plan or performs the removal or remedial action provided for in the remedial action plan.

(c) Any person who obtains a release pursuant to Section 79880 by fraud or negligent or intentional nondisclosure or misrepresentation.

(d) Any liability for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance first deposited at the site by a person released from liability pursuant to Section 79880 after the release from liability is granted.

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