Sec. 21323m.
(1) Except as provided in section 21323b(5), a person that has complied with the requirements of this part or is exempt from liability under this part is not subject to a claim in law or equity for performance of corrective action under part 17, part 31, or common law.
(2) A person who is exempt from liability under section 21323a is not liable for a claim for corrective action costs, fines or penalties, natural resources damages, or equitable relief under part 17, part 31, or common law resulting from the contamination existing on the site or migrating from the site on the earlier of the date of purchase, occupancy, foreclosure or transfer of ownership, or control of the site to the person. The liability protection afforded in this subsection does not extend to a violation of any permit issued under state law. This subsection does not alter a person's liability for violation of section 21304c.
(3) This section does not bar any of the following:
(a) Tort claims unrelated to performance of corrective action.
(b) Tort claims for damages which result from corrective action.
(c) Tort claims related to the exercise or failure to exercise responsibilities under section 21304c.
History: Add. 2012, Act 108, Imd. Eff. May 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 446, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2012 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-8 - Chapter 8 Underground Storage Tanks (324.21101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-8-213 - Part 213 Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (324.21301...324.21334)
Section 324.21301 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21301a - Purpose and Applicability of Part.
Section 324.21302 - Definitions; a to M.
Section 324.21303 - Definitions; N to V.
Section 324.21304b - Removal or Relocation of Soil.
Section 324.21305 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21306 - Repealed. 1996, Act 116, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1996.
Section 324.21308 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21309 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21309a - Corrective Action Plan.
Section 324.21310 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21311 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21312 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21313 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21314 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21314a - Classification of Sites; Corrective Action; Schedule.
Section 324.21315 - Audit; Final Assessment Report or Closure Report.
Section 324.21316 - Use of Forms.
Section 324.21317-324.21319 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21319a - Administrative Order.
Section 324.21320 - Corrective Actions by Department.
Section 324.21321, 324.21322 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21323a - Liability Under Part; Burden of Proof; Compliance.
Section 324.21323b - Joint and Several Liability; Recovery of Costs.
Section 324.21323e - Effect of Indemnification, Hold Harmless, or Similar Agreement or Conveyance.
Section 324.21323f - Costs and Damages; Limitation.
Section 324.21323i - Consent Order; Final Settlement.
Section 324.21323j - Civil Action.
Section 324.21323k - Access to Property.
Section 324.21323l - Limitation Period for Filing Actions.
Section 324.21323m - Persons Exempt From Liability.
Section 324.21323n - Documentation of Due Care.
Section 324.21325 - Qualified Underground Tank Consultant; Requirements.
Section 324.21325a - Department Employees Responsible for Oversight; Training; Proficiency.
Section 324.21327 - Rules; Prohibition.
Section 324.21328 - Agreements.
Section 324.21329 - Coordination and Integration.
Section 324.21330 - Actions Taken by State Police.
Section 324.21331 - Repealed. 1995, Act 22, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1995.
Section 324.21332 - Contested Case Hearing; Petition; Hearing.