§ 49-18-1. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the Mississippi Liability of Persons Responding to Oil Spills Act.

§ 49-18-3. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter the term: “Damages” means damages of any kind for which liability may exist under the laws of this state resulting from, arising out of, or related to the discharge or threatened discharge of oil; “Discharge” means any emission (other than natural seepage), intentional or unintentional, and includes, but is […]

§ 49-18-5. Liability of persons for oil spill response consistent with National Contingency Plan or on-scene directions

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is not liable for removal costs or damages which result from actions taken or omitted to be taken in the course of rendering care, assistance or advice consistent with the National Contingency Plan or as otherwise directed by the federal on-scene coordinator or by the state official […]