New Jersey § 13:1k-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:1k-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:1k-16.
a. An owner or operator of an industrial establishment, or real property which once
was the site of an industrial establishment, who knows or suspects the occurrence
of any hazardous discharge on-site, above or below ground, at the industrial establishment
or real property shall, within 10 days of obtaining any information leading to this
knowledge or suspicion, make an inspection thereof and file a written report concerning
this hazardous discharge with the governing body of the municipality in which the
industrial establishment or real property is located and the local board of health. The report shall include: the types and quantity of hazardous substances involved
in the hazardous discharge, if known; the location of the hazardous discharge; and
any actions taken by the owner or operator of the industrial establishment to contain
the hazardous substance. b. A person who fails to make a report required pursuant to this section, knowingly
gives or causes to be given any false information in any such report, or otherwise
violates the provisions of this section, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant
thereto, is liable to a penalty of not more than $50,000.00, to be collected in a
summary proceeding under “the penalty enforcement law,” N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. , or in a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been requested. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce “the penalty enforcement law.”
If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall
constitute an additional, separate and distinct offense. c. If any person violates any of the provisions of this section, the Department of
Environmental Protection, the governing body of the municipality or the local health
department may institute a civil action in the Superior Court for injunctive relief
to prohibit and prevent the continuation of the violation and the court may proceed
in a summary manner. d. Any person reporting a hazardous discharge pursuant to the provisions of this section
shall not, by this report, incur liability for the cleanup of the hazardous discharge. The provisions of this subsection shall not affect a person's liability for the
cleanup of a hazardous discharge under any other law, rule, or regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:1k-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:1k-16 cover?
Section 13:1k-16 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.
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