The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT
An incident, occurrence or condition existing on any property
in connection with which the owner or person having control of such
property has an affirmative obligation arising under federal or state
law to take remedial action or report such incident, occurrence or
condition to the State Department of Environmental Protection or the
United States Environmental Protection Agency or any other governmental
agency or entity having jurisdiction.
An environmental event must be reported to the Township Division
of Police within 30 minutes of occurrence by the property owner or
other person otherwise having control of the property.
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be punished in accordance with Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-2, Violations; penalties, of the Code of the Township of Hamilton.