§ 2-15-102. Purpose of act--Construction
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 27A. Environment and Natural Resources
27A Okl.St.Ann. § 2-15-102
§ 2-15-102. Purpose of act--Construction
2. Foster the voluntary redevelopment and reuse of brownfields by limiting the liability of property owners, lenders, lessees, and successors and assigns from administrative penalties assessed by the Department and civil liability with regard to the remedial actions taken by the participant for environmental contamination caused by pollution, as required by a consent order, if the remedial action is not performed in a reckless or negligent manner; and
B. The Oklahoma Brownfields Voluntary Redevelopment Act shall not be construed to authorize or encourage any person or other legal entity to cause or increase pollution, to avoid compliance with state and federal laws and regulations concerning pollution or to in any manner escape responsibility for maintaining environmentally sound operations.
Credits
Laws 1996, c. 356, § 2, emerg. eff. June 14, 1996; Laws 2004, c. 141, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2009, c. 48, § 2, eff. July 1, 2009.
27A Okl. St. Ann. § 2-15-102, OK ST T. 27A § 2-15-102
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 277 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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