Section 78435.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 78435.
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The department, a representative of the department, or any person designated by the director may take the actions specified in this article only if there is a reasonable basis to believe that there has been or may be a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, and only for the purpose of determining under this part the need for a response action, the choosing or taking of a response action, or otherwise for the purpose of enforcing this part.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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