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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 45Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 78140 Response Action Definitions

§ 78140 Response Action Definitions

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§ 78140 Response Action Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •The words 'response,' 'respond,' or 'response action' mean the same thing as in a federal law.
  • •When the department or regional board does something to enforce or oversee things, that counts as a 'response' or 'response action'.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2023, but didn't fully kick in until January 1, 2024.

Example

If a factory is polluting a river, the department steps in to clean it up.

The department cleaning up the river is called a 'response action' because they are fixing the problem.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 78140 Response Action Definitions

“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.” (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.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

response,respond,response actionenforcementfinein californiaoperative january

Related Statutes

  • § 78155 Facility Definition Reference
  • § 78040 Environmental Agency Definition
  • § 78055 Director Of Toxic Substances
  • § 104556 Tobacco Settlement Definitions
  • § 129785 Healthcare Facility Construction Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 78140.
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