Environmental
An innocent landowner defense under CERCLA in Rhode Island may be available to a buyer who:
APurchased the property knowing it was contaminated
BConducted all appropriate inquiry (Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination✓ Correct
CInherited the property and has no connection to the contamination
DPurchased the property at a tax sale without any investigation
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA is available to purchasers who conducted all appropriate inquiry (typically a Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination.
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