§ 191. Joint rules and regulations. The commissioner and the state comptroller are authorized to adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules and regulations pursuant to the state administrative procedure act, as they may deem necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article.
§ 192. Enforcement of article; penalties. Any person who knowingly gives or causes to be given any false information as a part of, or in response to, any claim made pursuant to this article for cleanup and removal costs, direct or indirect damages resulting from a discharge, or who otherwise violates any of the provisions […]
§ 193. Availability of additional remedies. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to preclude the pursuit of any other civil or injunctive remedy by any person. The remedies provided in this article are in addition to those provided by existing statutory or common law, but no person who receives compensation for damages or cleanup […]
§ 194. Severability. If any section, subdivision, provision, clause or portion of this article is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this article shall not be affected thereby.
§ 195. Construction. This article, being necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
§ 196. Reports. The commissioner and the administrator shall make an annual report to the legislature and the governor which shall describe the quality and quantity of spills of petroleum, the costs and damages paid by and recovered for the fund, and moneys spent pursuant to subdivision three of section one hundred eighty-six of this […]
§ 197. Effect of federal legislation. If the United States congress enacts legislation providing compensation in the event of a discharge of petroleum, the commissioner shall determine to what degree that legislation provides the needed protection for our citizens, businesses and environment and shall make the appropriate recommendations to the legislature for amendments to this […]
