§ 46-6.1-8. Exemption from liability.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Rhode Island general laws to the contrary, whenever the council and the director have approved the beneficial use, dewatering or disposal of dredged material, the applicant, the site owner and/or the site operator, and any successors or assigns, shall not be responsible for any current and future liability that arises out of the approved beneficial use, dewatering or disposal and that is associated with the release or threatened release from the dredged material, provided there is compliance with the conditions imposed by the approval, and further provided that with regard to the beneficial use, dewatering or disposal, the site owner and/or the site operator, and any successors or assigns have acted in a responsible and prudent manner.
History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 163, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-6.1 - Maintenance of Marine Waterways and Boating Facilities
Section 46-6.1-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 46-6.1-4. - Definitions.
Section 46-6.1-5. - Comprehensive plan for dredged material management.
Section 46-6.1-6. - Interagency coordination.
Section 46-6.1-7. - Applications for approval of dredging, beneficial use, and disposal.
Section 46-6.1-8. - Exemption from liability.