Section 25295.5 Of Chapter 6.7. Underground Storage Of Hazardous Substances From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.7.
25295.5
. (a) For purposes of this chapter, an unauthorized release
includes, but is not limited to, a spill or overfill of a hazardous
substance that meets both of the following conditions:
(1) The spill or overfill occurs while the hazardous substance is
being placed in an underground storage tank.
(2) The spill or overfill is due to the use of improper equipment,
faulty equipment, operator error, or inattention or overfilling.
(b) A person who causes an unauthorized release of a hazardous
substance specified in subdivision (a) shall immediately notify the
owner or operator of the underground storage tank that a spill has
occurred and the owner or operator shall comply with the requirements
of Sections 25294 or 25295, whichever is applicable.
(c) A spill or overfill shall not qualify for funds provided
pursuant to Section 25299.51.