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CA AB1980

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bill Quirk

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 338.1 of the Code of Civil Procedure to extend the statute of limitations for civil penalties and punitive damages related to hazardous materials
  • Establishes a 5-year limitations period beginning from the discovery of facts constituting grounds for the action by the agency bringing suit
  • Applies to actions under five chapters of the Health and Safety Code: Chapter 6.5 (hazardous waste), Chapter 6.67, Chapter 6.7, Chapter 6.8, and Chapter 6.95 (petroleum storage)
  • Specifically adds actions relating to aboveground storage of petroleum to the 5-year limitations framework
  • Approved by Governor on July 20, 2018

Legislative Description

Statute of limitations: hazardous materials.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 141, Statutes of 2018.

7/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/6/2018
Environmental Quality5/10/2018
Rules4/26/2018
Judiciary3/20/2018
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials2/12/2018

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