Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) in Vermont real estate is important because:
AIt requires environmental assessments before any property sale
BIt establishes liability for cleanup costs of hazardous waste contamination, which can attach to property owners regardless of fault✓ Correct
CIt prohibits the sale of properties near Superfund sites
DIt provides government grants to buyers of contaminated sites
Explanation
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) imposes strict, joint, and several liability for hazardous waste cleanup costs on current and past owners of contaminated properties, making environmental due diligence critical in Vermont real estate transactions.
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