2010 Rhode Island Code
Title 23 Health and Safety
CHAPTER 23-19.8 Hazardous Waste Cleanup
§ 23-19.8-3 Exemption from liability.
§ 23-19.8-3 Exemption from liability. – Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no qualified or trained person who voluntarily and at the request of:
(1) A governmental agency;
(2) The person responsible for any discharge;
(3) The person responsible for preventing, cleaning up, or disposing of any discharge; or
(4) The agent or authorized representative of any agency or person, provides assistance or advice in mitigating the effects of an accidental or threatened discharge of hazardous materials, or in preventing, cleaning up, or disposing of the discharge, shall be subject to civil liabilities or penalties of any type.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1984, ch. 148, § 1.)
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