A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident by a volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer ambulance company, or the individual members of the department, squad, or company if the motor carrier:
(1) Transports a hazardous material in commerce on a highway in the State; and
(2) Is at fault and causes a traffic accident in the State that results in:
(i) A spill or discharge involving hazardous materials; and
(ii) An emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by the volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad, or volunteer ambulance company.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3 - Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Section 3-1102 - Responsibility of Motor Carrier
Section 3-1102.1 - Responsibility of Person at Fault
Section 3-1103 - Negotiations and Actions for Reimbursement
Section 3-1104 - Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment or Chemicals
Section 3-1105 - Liability or Immunity of Volunteer Fire Company or Rescue Squad or Personnel
Section 3-1106 - Farm Vehicles