{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"78435","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 78435","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 3. General Powers and Duties [78400. - 78620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Investigatory Powers [78435. - 78470.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-3/article-4"}],"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>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/investigatory-powers-78435","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}