MCL - Section 324.21323m

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994


324.21323m Persons exempt from liability.

Sec. 21323m.

    (1) Except as provided in section 21323b(5), a person that has complied with the requirements of this part or is exempt from liability under this part is not subject to a claim in law or equity for performance of corrective action under part 17, part 31, or common law.
    (2) A person who is exempt from liability under section 21323a is not liable for a claim for corrective action costs, fines or penalties, natural resources damages, or equitable relief under part 17, part 31, or common law resulting from the contamination existing on the site or migrating from the site on the earlier of the date of purchase, occupancy, foreclosure or transfer of ownership, or control of the site to the person. The liability protection afforded in this subsection does not extend to a violation of any permit issued under state law. This subsection does not alter a person's liability for violation of section 21304c.
    (3) This section does not bar any of the following:
    (a) Tort claims unrelated to performance of corrective action.
    (b) Tort claims for damages which result from corrective action.
    (c) Tort claims related to the exercise or failure to exercise responsibilities under section 21304c.


History: Add. 2012, Act 108, Imd. Eff. May 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 446, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 2012
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA