Environmental
A Washington property owner discovers petroleum contamination from an underground storage tank that predates their ownership. Under MTCA (Model Toxics Control Act), the owner:
AIs not liable because they did not cause the contamination
BMay be liable as a current owner even without causing the contamination✓ Correct
CIs only liable if they knew about the contamination when purchasing
DMust report but has no cleanup liability
Explanation
Washington's MTCA (RCW 70A.305) imposes liability on current property owners for cleanup, regardless of who caused the contamination.
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