§1369. Immunity
Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 14, chapter 741, neither the State nor any agency or employee thereof engaged in any abatement, clean up or mitigation activity, while complying with or attempting to comply with this chapter, or with any rule adopted or directive issued in the implementation of this chapter, may be liable for the death of or injury to persons, or damage to property, as a result of that activity. This section does not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled under the workers' compensation law or any other pension law, nor the right of any person to receive benefits or compensation under any act of Congress. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §289 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §289 (COR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES
38 §1361. Findings and purpose
38 §1364. Powers and duties of the department
38 §1365. Designation of uncontrolled hazardous substance sites
38 §1366. Abatement, clean up and mitigation costs
38 §1367-B. Limited exemptions from liability
38 §1367-C. Limit on obligation to replace or treat water supply wells