Environmental
An Arizona property owner who discovers a historic dump or buried waste on their property should:
ACover it and say nothing to avoid liability
BConsult an environmental attorney and notify ADEQ if it poses a risk—voluntary disclosure is often preferable to penalties for concealment✓ Correct
CSell the property immediately before the contamination becomes known
DOnly disclose if a buyer specifically asks about buried waste
Explanation
Discovering buried waste creates liability obligations. Consulting an attorney and potentially self-reporting to ADEQ (which may offer voluntary program benefits) is generally preferable to concealment, which can result in much greater penalties.
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