Environmental
CERCLA (the Superfund law) holds property owners responsible for hazardous waste cleanup based on which principle?
AOnly the party who caused the contamination is liable
BStrict, joint, and several liability regardless of fault✓ Correct
CLiability is capped at the property's current market value
DLiability applies only to commercial property owners
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint, and several liability on current and prior owners, operators, generators, and transporters. A current owner can be held fully liable for cleanup costs even if they did not cause the contamination.
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