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A person who is called on for assistance in an emergency has the immunity from civil liability or penalty described under § 5-617 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article as a result of assistance or advice rendered in:
(1) Mitigating the effects of an actual or threatened discharge of a hazardous substance or material;
(2) Preventing a discharge of a hazardous substance or material;
(3) Cleaning up a discharge of a hazardous substance or material; or
(4) Attempting any of the acts in this subsection.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Environment § 7-229 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/environment/md-code-envir-sect-7-229/
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