{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"80235","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 80235","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 10. Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods [80200. - 80625.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [80200. - 80280.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-45/part-2/chapter-10/article-1"}],"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>(a) “Hazardous material” means a substance or waste that, because of its physical, chemical, or other characteristics, may pose a risk of endangering human health or safety or of degrading the environment. “Hazardous material” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:</p><p>(1) A hazardous substance, as defined in Section <a href=\"/hsc/25281\">25281</a> or subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/78075\">78075</a>.</p><p>(2) A hazardous waste, as defined in Section <a href=\"/hsc/25117\">25117</a>.</p><p>(3) A waste, as defined in Section <a href=\"/hsc/101075\">101075</a>, or as defined in Section <a href=\"/wat/13050\">13050</a> of the Water Code.</p><p>(4) A substance specified in subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/78075\">78075</a>.</p><p>(b) “Hazardous material” does not include undisturbed naturally occurring hazardous material unless it will adversely affect the reasonable use of a property after response action is completed.</p>","text":"(a) “Hazardous material” means a substance or waste that, because of its physical, chemical, or other characteristics, may pose a risk of endangering human health or safety or of degrading the environment. “Hazardous material” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) A hazardous substance, as defined in Section 25281 or subdivision (a) of Section 78075. (2) A hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117. (3) A waste, as defined in Section 101075, or as defined in Section 13050 of the Water Code. (4) A substance specified in subdivision (b) of Section 78075. (b) “Hazardous material” does not include undisturbed naturally occurring hazardous material unless it will adversely affect the reasonable use of a property after response action is completed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-80235","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}