§ 23-19.8-3 - Exemption from liability. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-19.8-3

   § 23-19.8-3  Exemption from liability.– Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no qualified or trainedperson who voluntarily and at the request of:

   (1) A governmental agency;

   (2) The person responsible for any discharge;

   (3) The person responsible for preventing, cleaning up, ordisposing of any discharge; or

   (4) The agent or authorized representative of any agency orperson, provides assistance or advice in mitigating the effects of anaccidental or threatened discharge of hazardous materials, or in preventing,cleaning up, or disposing of the discharge, shall be subject to civilliabilities or penalties of any type.