The bill amends Section 455B.392 of the Iowa Code to establish strict liability for individuals or entities in control of hazardous substances. A new subparagraph is added to subsection 1, which specifies that those responsible for hazardous conditions will be liable for the excessive and extraordinary costs incurred by the state or its political subdivisions, as well as their agents, for oversight and monitoring related to the hazardous condition they caused.

This legislative change aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for the financial burdens placed on the state due to hazardous substances, thereby promoting greater responsibility in the management of such materials. By clarifying the liability associated with hazardous conditions, the bill seeks to enhance public safety and environmental protection in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 455B.392
Reprinted: 455B.392