California § 115185 - If the department determines that any object, building, structure, or premises is

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 115185 — If the department determines that any object, building, structure, or premises is, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 115185. If the department determines that any object, building, structure, or premises is

If the department determines that any object, building, structure, or premises is contaminated by radioactive material and constitutes a hazard to the public health, it shall order the person who has control of the object, building, structure, or premises to cease to use or occupy and to exercise due caution to prevent others from using or occupying the object, building, structure, or premises, except to the extent necessary to accomplish the decontamination, or to the extent necessary to accomplish the disposal of the object, building, or structure as radioactive waste. The normal use or occupancy of the object, building, structure, or premises may not be resumed until decontamination has been accomplished and a release obtained from the department. If the person who has control of the object, building, structure, or premises fails to comply with the department’s order to decontaminate, the department may impound or seize the object, building, structure, or premises. The department after impounding or seizure of an object, building, structure, or premises, may decontaminate the object, building, structure, or premises.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 115185

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 115185 cover?

Section 115185 ("If the department determines that any object, building, structure, or premises is") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 115185?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 115185 apply to my situation?

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