[Ord. 7/11/2002, § 1]
All terms defined in the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning
and Response Act, 35 P.S. § 6022.102 et seq., (the "Act")
shall have the meanings set forth therein.
[Ord. 7/11/2002, § 2]
A person who causes a release of a hazardous material shall
be liable for and shall reimburse the Township for the response costs
incurred by any Township-certified hazardous material response team
or supporting paid or volunteer emergency service organization including,
but not by way of limitation, the Montour Township Fire Company.
[Ord. 7/11/2002, § 3]
Response costs incurred by a Township-certified hazardous material
response team or a supporting paid or volunteer emergency service
organization shall be paid directly to the Township within 30 days
from the date on which the Township issues an invoice or other appropriate
demand for such costs. Interest shall accrue on any unpaid invoice
at the rate of 1 1/2% per month commencing on the 31st day from
the invoice date.
[Ord. 7/11/2002, § 4]
The Township may enforce this Part by having its Solicitor file
a civil action against any person who causes a release of a hazardous
material in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of
response costs.
