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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 45Pt. 2Ch. 8Art. 6§ 79785 Property Owner Liability Rules

§ 79785 Property Owner Liability Rules

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§ 79785 Property Owner Liability Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This law decides who is responsible if something bad happens on someone's property.
  • •It overrides other rules about property owner responsibility.
  • •It started working on January 1, 2024.

Example

If you slip and fall in a grocery store because the floor is wet.

This law helps decide if the store owner is responsible for your fall and any injuries.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 79785 Property Owner Liability Rules

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, this article governs liability pursuant to this part for an owner of property. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 4 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 257.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

liabilitypropertyoperative january

Related Statutes

  • § 79790 Property Owner Liability Presumption
  • § 18102.3 Department Transfer Liability Protection
  • § 79780 Residential Property Owner Definitions
  • § 79795 Hazardous Substance Cost Recovery
  • § 79800 Rebuttal Of Hazardous Release Presumption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 79785.
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