49-28A-7. Accident involving spill or leakage--Notice--Coordination of actions.
In the event of an accident resulting in a spill or leakage of a hazardous material, the motor carrier or the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene of the accident shall immediately contact the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety shall coordinate all actions in response to a spill or leakage of a hazardous material.
Source: SL 1981, ch 241, §4; SDCL Supp, §32-9-51; SL 1984, ch 309, §5; SL 2006, ch 235, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 28A - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety
Section 49-28A-1 - Definition.
Section 49-28A-2 - Rules authorized.
Section 49-28A-3 - Adoption of federal regulations--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 49-28A-3.1 - Qualified intrastate drivers under age twenty-one.
Section 49-28A-5 - Annual review of regulations.
Section 49-28A-6 - Inspection of vehicles and records.
Section 49-28A-7 - Accident involving spill or leakage--Notice--Coordination of actions.
Section 49-28A-8 - Acceptance and administration of grants and gifts.