This bill amends Section 455B.392 of the Iowa Code to modify the liability of individuals in control of hazardous substances. It replaces the term "excessive and extraordinary cost" with "reasonable costs" that the state or its political subdivisions incur in relation to hazardous conditions caused by such individuals. The bill specifies that these costs include not only the response to the scene of a hazardous condition but also the oversight and monitoring of that condition.

Under the new legal framework, individuals who control hazardous substances will be strictly liable for reasonable costs associated with the state's response and management of hazardous situations they create. This change aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of those in control of hazardous substances, ensuring that they are accountable for the costs incurred by the state in addressing hazardous conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 455B.392