Nothing in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Act [12-12-17 to 12-12-30 NMSA 1978] shall be construed to relieve hazardous materials owners, shippers or carriers of their responsibilities and liability in the event of an accident. Such persons shall assist the state as requested in responding to an accident and are responsible for restoring the scene of the accident to the satisfaction of the state.
NMS § 12-12-27