Section 25395.61 Of Article 1. Legislative Findings And Intent From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.82. >> Article 1.
25395.61
. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this
chapter, to do all of the following:
(a) Establish the cleanup and reuse of these sites in a manner
protective of public health and safety and the environment as a
priority of the state.
(b) Relieve innocent owners, bona fide prospective purchasers, and
owners of property adjacent to contaminated sites of liabilities and
responsibilities that should be borne by those who caused or
contributed to the contamination.
(c) Encourage process efficiencies that continue to ensure that
cleanups are protective of public health and safety and the
environment.
(d) Encourage the development and redevelopment of unused or
underused properties in urban areas.
(e) Establish a voluntary process for bona fide purchasers,
innocent landowners, and contiguous property owners to make certain
the extent of their liability, if any, under state law for hazardous
materials contamination caused by other persons, without otherwise
altering existing state law regarding liability for hazardous
materials releases.