{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"78720","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 78720","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 4. Releases of Hazardous Substances [78650. - 78795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Securing Site of Release [78720. - 78740.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-4/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>After making a determination, based upon a preliminary site assessment that there has been a release of a hazardous substance on, under, or into the land on a site, the department or a county health officer shall order the property owner to secure the site if all of the following conditions apply to that site:</p><p>(a) The release does not comply with the terms of a current permit or interim status document or regulation of the department.</p><p>(b) The site poses a public health risk if human contact is made with the hazardous substance or the surrounding contaminated area.</p><p>(c) There is a likelihood of human or domestic animal contact.</p>","text":"After making a determination, based upon a preliminary site assessment that there has been a release of a hazardous substance on, under, or into the land on a site, the department or a county health officer shall order the property owner to secure the site if all of the following conditions apply to that site: (a) The release does not comply with the terms of a current permit or interim status document or regulation of the department. (b) The site poses a public health risk if human contact is made with the hazardous substance or the surrounding contaminated area. (c) There is a likelihood of human or domestic animal contact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/securing-site-of-release-78720","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}