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(a) General rule.--An owner or operator of a facility or any other person who may be liable under section 701 1 may not avoid that liability by means of a conveyance of a right, title or interest in real property, or by an indemnification, a hold harmless agreement or a similar agreement.
(b) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to do any of the following:
(1) Prohibit a party who may be liable under section 701 from entering into an agreement by which that party is insured, held harmless or indemnified for part or all of that liability.
(2) Prohibit the enforcement of an insurance, a hold harmless or an indemnification agreement.
(3) Bar a cause of action brought by a party who may be liable under section 701 or by an insurer or guarantor, whether by right of subrogation or otherwise.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 6020.704. Subrogation and insurance - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-6020-704/
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