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What is liability?

As discussed in the section Redeveloping Brownfields, liability is the greatest barrier to brownfield redevelopment. Liability is a complex, multifaceted topic. The following topics are meant to provide municipalities a better general understanding of liability but should not be regarded as legal advice.

The legality of liability

How does liability impact municipalities

Complying with the Public Sector Account Board Standards

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