Section 80235.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 80235.
in effect(a)
“Hazardous material” means a substance or waste that, because of its physical, chemical, or other characteristics, may pose a risk of endangering human health or safety or of degrading the environment. “Hazardous material” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1)
A hazardous substance, as defined in Section 25281 or subdivision (a) of Section 78075.
(2)
A hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117.
(3)
A waste, as defined in Section 101075, or as defined in Section 13050 of the Water Code.
(4)
A substance specified in
subdivision (b) of Section 78075.
(b)
“Hazardous material” does not include undisturbed naturally occurring hazardous material unless it will adversely affect the reasonable use of a property after response action is completed.
References
referencesCal. Water Code - WAT § 13050.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 25281.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 78075.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 25117.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 101075.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026