Bill > AB961

This bill extends the California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act of 2004 by changing the repeal date from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2037. The Act provides legal protections for innocent landowners, bona fide purchasers, and contiguous property owners who are dealing with contaminated land. Specifically, these parties can receive immunity from certain state statutory and common law liabilities related to hazardous material releases if they meet specific conditions, such as entering into an agreement for a site assessment and response plan. Under this bill, any person who qualifies for immunity under the Act before January 1, 2037, will continue to have that immunity after that date, provided they remain in compliance with the original requirements of the Act, including approved response plans and other applicable laws. This extension allows property owners and developers more time to remediate and redevelop potentially contaminated sites while maintaining legal protections against environmental liability.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

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