§ 3–1102
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-1102 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 11. Reimbursement for Costs of Emergency Response, Containment, Cleanup, and Abatement -- Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squads, or Ambulance Companies
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A motor carrier is responsible for the expense of an emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement of a spill of hazardous materials in a traffic accident by a volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer ambulance company, or the individual members of the department, squad, or company if the motor carrier:
(1)
Transports a hazardous material in commerce on a highway in the State; and
(2)
Is at fault and causes a traffic accident in the State that results in:
(i)
A spill or discharge involving hazardous materials; and
(ii)
An emergency response, containment, cleanup, and abatement by the volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad, or volunteer ambulance company.