Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-1202

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 3-1202 - Responsibility of motor carrier

A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by a paid fire department if the motor carrier:

(1) Transports a hazardous material in commerce on a highway in the State; and

(2) Is at fault and causes a traffic accident in the State that results in:

(i) A spill or discharge of hazardous materials; and

(ii) An emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by the paid fire department.

Md. Code, CJ § 3-1202