§ 78720
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After making a determination, based upon a preliminary site assessment that there has been a release of a hazardous substance on, under, or into the land on a site, the department or a county health officer shall order the property owner to secure the site if all of the following conditions apply to that site:
(a)The release does not comply with the terms of a current permit or interim status document or regulation of the department.
(b)The site poses a public health risk if human contact is made with the hazardous substance or the surrounding contaminated area.
(c)There is a likelihood of human or domestic animal contact.