§ 8.24.020. Other definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter:

    "Person" includes an individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.

    "Release" means an uncontrolled spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting or dumping of hazardous materials in potentially harmful quantities, but does not include:

    1.

    Any release which results in exposure to persons solely within a work place on private property; or

    2.

    Emissions from engine exhausts of motor vehicles.

    "Responsible person" means the owner or operator of a vehicle or facility from which a release emanates and any other person who causes, suffers or allows a release.

(Prior code § 14-31)