(a) The department shall comply with this chapter when recovering oversight costs for corrective action pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100), for removal or remedial action pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 78000) of Division 45, and for response actions pursuant to Chapter 6.86 (commencing with Section 25396).

(b) The department shall develop a concise statement of its cost recovery policies and billing procedures, including dispute resolution procedures and availability of program guidance and policies, and distribute the statement to all responsible parties.

(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 258, Sec. 71) by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 114. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024.)