Environmental

In South Dakota, a property seller who is aware that the property was previously used as a dry cleaning establishment should disclose this because:

ADry cleaning is a messy business that may affect the property's appearance
BDry cleaning chemicals (perchloroethylene/PCE) are hazardous and may have contaminated the soil or groundwater✓ Correct
CFormer commercial use always requires disclosure regardless of environmental impact
DDry cleaning businesses are regulated by the South Dakota Department of Revenue

Explanation

Perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC), the primary solvent used in dry cleaning, is a hazardous chemical that can contaminate soil and groundwater. Former dry cleaning sites are a common source of environmental contamination, making disclosure of prior commercial use essential.

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