{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"78140","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 78140","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 45. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE [78000. - 81050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45"},{"name":"PART 2. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCOUNT [78000. - 81050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [78000. - 78185.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Definitions [78035. - 78170.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 257, Sec. 2.   (AB 2293)   Effective January 1, 2023.   Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 4 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 257.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>“Response,” “respond,” or “response action” have the same meanings as defined in Section 101(25) of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601(25)). The enforcement and oversight activities of the department and regional board are included within the meaning of “response,” “respond,” or “response action.”</p>","text":"“Response,” “respond,” or “response action” have the same meanings as defined in Section 101(25) of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601(25)). The enforcement and oversight activities of the department and regional board are included within the meaning of “response,” “respond,” or “response action.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-78140","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}