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CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.3.

25515.3.  (a) A person or business that violates Section 25510 shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each day of violation, by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment. If the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction under this section, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per day of violation, by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for 16, 20, or 24 months or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment. Furthermore, if the violation results in, or significantly contributes to, an emergency, including a fire, to which the county or city is required to respond, the person shall also be assessed the full cost of the county or city emergency response, as well as the cost of cleaning up and disposing of the hazardous materials.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a person who knowingly fails to report, pursuant to Section 25510, an oil spill occurring in waters of the state, other than marine waters, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a person who knowingly makes a false or misleading report on an oil spill occurring in waters of the state, other than marine waters, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.(d) This section does not preclude prosecution or sentencing under other provisions of law.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.4.

25515.4.  A person who willfully prevents, interferes with, or attempts to impede the enforcement of this article by any authorized representative of a unified program agency is, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.5.

25515.5.  (a) All criminal penalties collected pursuant to this article shall be apportioned in the following manner:(1) Fifty percent shall be paid to the office of the city attorney, district attorney, or Attorney General, whichever office brought the action.(2) Fifty percent shall be paid to the agency which is responsible for the investigation of the action.(b) All civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be apportioned in the following manner:(1) Fifty percent shall be paid to the office of the city attorney, district attorney, or Attorney General, whichever office brought the action.(2) Fifty percent shall be paid to the agency responsible for the investigation of the action.(c) If a reward is paid to a person pursuant to Section 25516, the amount of the reward shall be deducted from the amount of the criminal or civil penalty before the amount is apportioned pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b).(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 715, Sec. 19. (SB 1261) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.6.

25515.6.  (a) If the unified program agency determines that a business has engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to engage in acts or practices that constitute or will constitute a violation of this article or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article, and when requested by the unified program agency, the city attorney of the city or the district attorney of the county in which those acts or practices have occurred, are occurring, or will occur shall apply to the superior court for an order enjoining the acts or practices for an order directing compliance, and, upon a showing that the person or business has engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to engage in the acts or practices, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order may be granted.(b) This section does not prohibit a city attorney or district attorney from seeking the same relief upon the city attorney’s or district attorney’s own motion.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.7.

25515.7.  Every civil action brought under this article or Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531) shall be brought by the city attorney, district attorney, or Attorney General in the name of the people of the State of California, and any actions relating to the same violation may be joined or consolidated.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25515.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25515.8.

25515.8.  (a) In a civil action brought pursuant to this article or Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531) in which a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction is sought, it is not necessary to allege or prove at any stage of the proceeding any of the following:(1) Irreparable damage will occur should the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction not be issued.(2) The remedy at law is inadequate.(b) The court shall issue a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction in a civil action brought pursuant to this article or Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531) without the allegations and without the proof specified in subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25517 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25517.

25517.  The secretary may develop materials, including guidelines and informational pamphlets, to assist businesses to fulfill their obligations under this article.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 34. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25518 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25518.

25518.  This article shall be construed liberally so as to accomplish the intent of the Legislature in protecting the public health, safety, and the environment.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25519 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 1 - Business and Area Plans|Section 25519.

25519.  If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this article that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of this article are severable.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25531.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25531.1.

25531.1.  The Legislature finds and declares that the public has a right to know about acutely hazardous materials accident risks that may affect their health and safety, and that this right includes full and timely access to hazard assessment information, including offsite consequence analysis for the most likely hazards, which identifies the offsite area which may be required to take protective action in the event of an acutely hazardous materials release.The Legislature further finds and declares that the public has a right to participate in decisions about risk reduction options and measures to be taken to reduce the risk or severity of acutely hazardous materials accidents.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 816, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25531.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25531.2.

25531.2.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that as the state implements the federal accidental release prevention program pursuant to this article, the agency will play a vital and increased role in preventing accidental releases of extremely hazardous substances. The Legislature further finds and declares that as an element of the unified program established pursuant to Chapter 6.11 (commencing with Section 25404), a single fee system surcharge mechanism is established by Section 25404.5 to cover the costs incurred by the agency pursuant to this article. It is the intent of the Legislature that this existing authority, together with any federal assistance that may become available to implement the accidental release program, be used to fully fund the activities of the agency necessary to implement this article.(b) The Legislature further finds and declares that the owners and operators of stationary sources producing, processing, handling, or storing hazardous materials have a general duty, in the same manner and to the same extent as is required by Section 654 of Title 29 of the United States Code, to identify hazards that may result from releases using appropriate hazard assessment techniques, to design and maintain a safe facility taking those steps as are necessary to prevent releases, and to minimize the consequences of accidental releases that do occur.(c) The agency shall use any federal assistance received to implement Chapter 6.11 (commencing with Section 25404) to offset any fees or charges levied to cover the costs incurred by the agency pursuant to this article.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 35. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.

25534.  (a) For any stationary source with one or more covered processes, the unified program agency shall make a preliminary determination as to whether there is a significant likelihood that the use of regulated substances by a stationary source may pose a regulated substances accident risk.(b) (1) If the unified program agency determines that there is a significant likelihood of a regulated substances accident risk pursuant to this subdivision, it shall require the stationary source to prepare and submit an RMP, or may reclassify the covered process from program 2 to program 3, as specified in Part 68 (commencing with Section 68.1) of Subchapter C of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(2) If the unified program agency determines that there is not a significant likelihood of a regulated substances accident risk pursuant to this subdivision, it may do either of the following:(A) Require the preparation and submission of an RMP, but need not do so if it determines that the likelihood of a regulated substances accident risk is remote, unless otherwise required by federal law.(B) Reclassify a covered process from program 3 to program 2 or from program 2 to program 1, as specified in Part 68 (commencing with Section 68.1) of Subchapter C of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, unless the classification of the covered process is specified in those regulations.(3) If the unified program agency determines that a pesticide, as defined in Section 12753 of the Food and Agricultural Code, used on a farm or nursery may pose a regulated substances accident risk pursuant to this article, the unified program agency shall first consult with the Department of Food and Agriculture or the county agricultural commissioner to evaluate whether the current RMP is adequate in relation to the regulated substances accident risk. This paragraph does not limit the authority of a unified program agency to conduct its duties under this article, or prohibit the exercise of that authority.(c) The requirements of this section apply to a stationary source that is not otherwise required to submit an RMP pursuant to Part 68 (commencing with Section 68.1) of Subchapter C of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 38. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534.05 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.05.

25534.05.  (a) The agency, in consultation with the unified program agencies, industry, the public, and other interested parties, shall adopt regulations for all of the following activities:(1) The registration of stationary sources subject to this article.(2) The receipt, review, revision, and audit of RMPs.(3) The resolution of disagreements between stationary source operators and unified program agencies.(4) Providing for the public availability of RMPs, consistent with subsection (c) of Section 114 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7414(c)).(5) The provision of technical assistance to stationary sources subject to the accidental release prevention program.(b) The regulations shall also require each stationary source to work closely with the unified program agency in deciding which process hazard review technique is best suited for each stationary source’s covered processes.(c) The regulations shall provide that the process hazard analysis shall include the consideration of external events, including seismic events, if applicable.(d) The regulations shall also require each stationary source to work closely with the unified program agency in determining for each RMP an appropriate level of detail for the document elements specified in Section 68.150(a) of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations and for documentation of the external events analysis.(e)  A unified program agency shall implement the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 39. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534.06 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.06.

25534.06.  (a) A city or county that adopts, amends, or repeals an ordinance related to the regulation of regulated substances pursuant to this article shall do so at a public meeting for which notice has been given in a newspaper of general circulation that is published and circulated in the affected city or county, and the city or county shall state in the ordinance the reasons for adopting, amending, or repealing the ordinance.(b) A city or county required to provide notice pursuant to subdivision (a) may, in addition to publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation, submit the notice to the agency, which shall post that notice on the internet at a location established for notices that may be posted pursuant to this subdivision.(c) A city or county required to provide notice pursuant to subdivision (a) may also submit the full text of the ordinance and a summary of any violations of the ordinance to the agency, which shall post the full text of the ordinance and the summary of any violations of the ordinance, or a link to the full text of the ordinance and the summary of any violations of the ordinance, on the agency’s internet website.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 40. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.1.

25534.1.  Each RMP required to be prepared pursuant to this article shall give consideration to the proximity of the facility or proposed facility to populations located in schools, residential areas, general acute care hospitals, long-term health care facilities, and child day care facilities. For purposes of this section, “general acute care hospital” has the meaning provided by subdivision (a) of Section 1250, “long-term health care facility” has the meaning provided by subdivision (a) of Section 1418, and “child day care facility” has the meaning provided by Section 1596.750. “School” means any school used for the purpose of the education of more than 12 children in kindergarten or any grades 1 to 12, inclusive.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 715, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.2.

25534.2.  Any new or modified stationary source which is required to prepare an RMP pursuant to this article shall be subject to the requirements of Section 65850.2 of the Government Code.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 715, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25534.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25534.5.

25534.5.  The unified program agency with jurisdiction over a stationary source or facility may have access to inspect the stationary source and review all technical and other information in the stationary source’s possession that is reasonably necessary to allow the unified program agency to make a determination regarding the stationary source’s compliance with this article. Upon request of the unified program agency, the stationary source shall provide to the unified program agency information regarding the stationary source’s compliance with this article.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 41. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25535.

25535.  (a) An owner or operator of a stationary source submitting an RMP pursuant to this article shall submit the RMP to the unified program agency after the RMP is certified as complete by a qualified person and the stationary source owner or operator. The unified program agency shall review the RMP and may authorize the air pollution control district or air quality management district in which the stationary source is located to conduct a technical review of the RMP. If, after review by the unified program agency and technical review, if any, by the air pollution control district or air quality management district, the unified program agency determines that the stationary source’s RMP is deficient in any way, the unified program agency shall notify the stationary source of these defects. The stationary source shall submit a corrected RMP within 60 days of the notification of defects, unless granted a one-time extension of no more than 30 days, of the notice to correct the RMP by the unified program agency. Failure to fully comply with this notice or the unified program of this section shall be deemed a violation of this article for purposes of Section 25540.(b) Upon implementation of an RMP, the stationary source shall notify the unified program agency that the RMP has been implemented and shall summarize the steps taken in preparation and implementation of the RMP.(c) The stationary source shall continue to carry out the program and activities specified in the RMP at the stationary source after the unified program agency has been notified pursuant to subdivision (b).(d) The owner or operator of the stationary source shall implement all programs and activities in the RMP before operations commence, in the case of a new stationary source, or before any new activities involving regulated substances are taken, in the case of a modified stationary source.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 42. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 25535.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 20 - MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.95 - Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory|ARTICLE 2 - Hazardous Materials Management|Section 25535.1.

25535.1.  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, an owner or operator of a stationary source shall prepare an RMP if an RMP is required pursuant to Part 68 (commencing with Section 68.1) of Subchapter C of Chapter I of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations or if the unified program agency makes a determination pursuant to Section 25534 that an RMP is required.(b) An owner or operator of a stationary source required to prepare an RMP pursuant to this article shall submit the RMP to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and to the unified program agency.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), if an RMP is required only because the unified program agency has determined, pursuant to Section 25534, that an RMP is required, the RMP shall be submitted only to the unified program agency.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 115, Sec. 43. (AB 148) Effective July 22, 2021.)