Environmental
The 'innocent landowner defense' under CERCLA applies when a South Carolina property owner:
APurchased the property knowing of contamination
BConducted all appropriate inquiry (Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination✓ Correct
CHas lived on the contaminated property for more than 10 years
DReceived a government certificate of clean title
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense protects purchasers who conducted all appropriate due diligence (AAI/Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no actual or constructive knowledge of contamination.
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