Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) is relevant to Hawaii real estate because it:
ARegulates property taxes on contaminated land
BCan impose liability on current and former property owners for cleanup of hazardous substances✓ Correct
CRequires flood insurance for coastal properties
DSets maximum radon levels in homes
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) imposes strict, joint, and several liability on potentially responsible parties—including current and former owners—for cleanup costs of hazardous substance contamination.
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