§ 44507. — 44507. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 643, Sec. 4.)

California § 44507.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 27.: DIVISION 27. CALIFORNIA POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. California Pollution Control Financing Authority
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

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“Pollution” means an alteration of the quality of the environment of the state and shall be determined by the various standards prescribed from time to time by this state, the federal government, or any agency, department, or political subdivision of this state or the federal government, and may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a)
Earth, air, or water pollution.
(b)
Pollution caused by solid or hazardous waste materials including the disposal or processing of these materials.
(c)
Thermal pollution.
(d)
Radiation contamination.
(e)
The release of hazardous materials.
(f)
Noise pollution.
(g)
Contamination of soil or groundwater resulting from the release of hazardous materials, as defined in Section 25260.
(h)
The presence of asbestos or lead paint, at sites with a reasonable potential for economically beneficial reuse.
(i)
Any natural or manmade substance that must be removed to provide safe drinking water.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 643, Sec. 4. (SB 832) Effective November 2, 2009.