§ 130A-309.27. Joint and several liability. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 130A‑309.27.  Jointand several liability.

(a)        As used in thissection:

(1)        "Owner oroperator" means, in addition to the usual meanings of the term, any ownerof record of any interest in land on which a landfill is or has been sited, anyperson or business entity that owns a majority interest in any other businessentity which is the owner or operator of a landfill, and any person designatedas a joint permittee pursuant to G.S. 130A‑295.2(e).

(2)        "Proceeds"means all funds collected and received by the Department, including interestand penalties on delinquent fees.

(b)        Every owner oroperator of a landfill is jointly and severally liable for the improperoperation and closure of the landfill, as provided by law.

(c)        through (f)Repealed by Session Laws 2007‑550, s. 5(b), effective August 1, 2007. (1989, c. 784, s. 2; 2007‑550,s. 5(b).)