Environmental
What is the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act in California?
AA law requiring earthquake insurance for all California homes
BA law prohibiting most new structures for human occupancy near active earthquake fault traces✓ Correct
CA law providing tax credits for earthquake retrofitting
DA law requiring sellers to disclose flood risk
Explanation
The Alquist-Priolo Act prohibits most new buildings intended for human occupancy from being built within 50 feet of an active earthquake fault trace. Sellers must disclose if a property is in a fault zone.
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