Environmental
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA in Missouri requires the property owner to show they:
APurchased the property recently
BConducted appropriate inquiry (Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination✓ Correct
COwn less than 5 acres
DAre not a Missouri resident
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA requires the buyer to conduct 'all appropriate inquiries' (AAI/Phase I ESA) before purchase and to have no knowledge of contamination at the time of acquisition.
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