New Jersey § 58:10-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 58:10-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58:10-23.
The provisions of P.L. 1976, c. 141 ( C. 58:10-23.11 et seq. ), or any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the liability
of any person performing hazardous discharge mitigation or cleanup services in accordance
with procedures established pursuant to State or federal law and a surety who issues a bid, performance or payment bond for such person for such
services for any injury to a person or property caused by or related to these services shall
be limited to acts or omissions of the person or surety during the course of performing these services which can be shown, based on a preponderance
of the evidence, to have been negligent. For the purposes of this act, the demonstration that acts or omissions of a person or surety performing mitigation or cleanup services were in accordance with generally accepted
practice and state-of-the-art scientific knowledge, and utilized the best technology
reasonably available to the person at the time the mitigation or cleanup services
were performed shall create a rebuttable presumption that the acts or omissions were
not negligent.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 58:10-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 58:10-23 cover?
Section 58:10-23 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 58:10-23?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 58:10-23" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 58:10-23 apply to my situation?
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