Environmental
Which of the following best describes an 'innocent purchaser' defense under Michigan's MERA?
AAny buyer is automatically exempt from all liability for prior contamination
BA buyer who conducted all appropriate inquiry before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination may have reduced or no liability✓ Correct
CBuyers are only liable for contamination they caused after purchase
DCommercial buyers have no liability protections under MERA
Explanation
Michigan's MERA (and federal CERCLA) provide innocent purchaser protections for buyers who performed all appropriate inquiry (Phase I/II environmental assessments) and had no knowledge or reason to know of contamination prior to purchase.
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