This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Methane Gas Hazards Reduction Act.
Methane Gas Hazards ReductionGeneral Provisions
Section § 3850
This law is officially called the Methane Gas Hazards Reduction Act.
Methane Gas Hazards Reduction Methane Emissions
Section § 3851
The California Legislature acknowledges that methane gas, based on previous studies, poses a significant risk to public health and safety.
The Legislature finds and declares that methane gas hazards, as identified in the study conducted pursuant to Chapter 4.1 (commencing with Section 3240) of Chapter 1, are a clear and present threat to public health and safety.
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Section § 3852
This law states that dealing with methane hazards is expensive and complicated, making it hard for property owners and local governments to handle these issues effectively.
The Legislature further finds and declares that, due to the cost and complexity of methane hazard mitigations, property owners and local governments are often unable to mitigate these hazards.
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Section § 3853
The law emphasizes the importance of the state working with local governments to provide money for addressing the dangers of methane gas. This helps to reduce the risks associated with methane gas issues in the state.
The Legislature further finds and declares, therefore, that it is essential that the state, in cooperation with local governments, provide funds to mitigate many of the state’s methane gas hazards.
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