Environmental
In Missouri, a buyer of contaminated commercial property can potentially limit CERCLA liability through the 'bona fide prospective purchaser' (BFPP) provision by:
ASimply buying the property at a low price
BCompleting all appropriate inquiry before purchase, exercising appropriate care after purchase, and cooperating with cleanup✓ Correct
CFiling with Missouri DNR before purchase
DHaving the seller indemnify them
Explanation
CERCLA's BFPP liability protection allows purchasers of contaminated property to avoid Superfund liability if they conduct all appropriate inquiry (AAI/Phase I ESA) before purchase, exercise appropriate care, and cooperate with cleanup authorities.
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