California § 78905 - If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department and is listed
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 78905 — If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department and is listed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78905. If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department and is listed
If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department and is listed pursuant to Section 78900, the department may expend money from the state account for removal or remedial action at the site, upon appropriation by the Legislature, without first issuing an order or entering into an agreement pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 79055, if all of the following apply: (a) The state board or a regional board has issued either a cease and desist order pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code or a cleanup and abatement order pursuant to Section 13304 of the Water Code to the potentially responsible party for the site. (b) The state board or the regional board has made a final finding that the potentially responsible party has not complied with the order issued pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) The state board or the regional board has notified the potentially responsible party of the determination made pursuant to subdivision (b) and that the hazardous substance release site has been referred to the department pursuant to Section 78900.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 78905
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 78905 cover?
Section 78905 ("If a hazardous substance release site is referred to the department and is listed") 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 § 78905?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 78905 apply to my situation?
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