Vermont Statutes Title 12. Court Procedure, § 5783. Hazardous materials accidents

(1) to any person, or the employer or employee of any person, whose act or omission proximately caused in whole or in part the original actual or threatened discharge;

(2) to any person, or the employer or employee of any person, who receives or expects to receive compensation or remuneration, other than reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, for services in rendering such assistance or advice from the recipient of such assistance or advice, from a person whose act or omission caused in whole or in part the discharge, or from someone acting on behalf of such persons; or

(3) to any person who is not qualified by training, education, or experience, unless the person is supervised by a person who is so qualified.

(1) “Discharge” includes leakage, seepage, or other release.

(2) “Hazardous materials” include all materials and substances which are now or hereafter designated or defined as hazardous by any state or federal law or by the regulations of any state or federal government agency.

(3) “Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity, including a person who coordinates or provides advice and assistance in conjunction with an emergency response program.