Section 79790.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 79790.
in effect(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, an owner of property that is the site of a hazardous substance release is presumed to have no liability pursuant to this part for either of the following:
(1)
A hazardous substance release that has occurred on the property.
(2)
A release of a hazardous substance to groundwater underlying the property if the release occurred at a site other than the property.
(b)
The presumption may be rebutted as provided in Section 79800.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 79800.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026