§ 46-12.5.1-8 - Reimbursement for cleanup expenses – Deposit of money. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-12.5.1-8

   § 46-12.5.1-8  Reimbursement for cleanupexpenses – Deposit of money. – (a) The department shall promptly seek reimbursement under this chapter or froman applicable federal fund, for the expenses it incurs in the cleanup,containment, or abatement of a discharge of oil. If the department obtainsreimbursement for a portion of its expenses from a federal fund, the remainderof the expenses incurred may be recovered as set forth in this chapter.

   (b) There is hereby established an account within the generalfund to be called the oil release response fund. All monies collected pursuantto this chapter shall be deposited into this fund, which shall be administeredin accordance with chapter 12.7 of this title.