§22-22A-1. Short Title

This article may be cited as the West Virginia Limited Liability for Persons Responding to Oil Discharges Act.

§22-22A-2. Definitions

For the purposes of this article: (a) "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; (b) "Discharge" means any emission (other than natural seepage), intentional or unintentional, and includes, but is […]

§22-22A-3. Exemption From Liability

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, a person engaged in removal activities is not liable for removal costs or damages which result from acts or omissions 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 […]