Health and Safety Code section 25550

If requested by an organization representing local businesses, a county shall meet with representatives of local businesses to determine whether there is a need for a hazardous materials information and consulting service to assist businesses in that county. If the county determines there is a need for the service, and the county possesses or could reasonably secure the necessary technical expertise, the county may establish a hazardous materials information and consulting service to provide the services specified in Section 25551, subject to the prosecution policies developed pursuant to Section 25552, to all the following persons:

(a)

Any person subject to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100), including, but not limited to, any person discharging hazardous waste into a surface impoundment pursuant to Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 25208) of Chapter 6.5.

(b)

The owner or operator of an underground storage tank subject to Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 25280).

(c)

Any business required to establish and implement a business plan for emergency response pursuant to Chapter 6.95 (commencing with Section 25500).

Source: Section 25550, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=25550.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

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