N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.94

Current through Session Law 2024-56
Section 143-215.94 - Joint and several liability

In order to provide maximum protection for the public interest, any actions brought pursuant to G.S. 143-215.88 through 143-215.91(a), 143-215.93 or any other section of this Article, for recovery of cleanup costs or for civil penalties or for damages, may be brought against any one or more of the persons having control over the oil or other hazardous substances or causing or contributing to the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances. All said persons shall be jointly and severally liable, but ultimate liability as between the parties may be determined by common-law principles.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.94

1973, c. 534, s. 1; 1977, c. 858, s. 3; 1979, c. 535, s. 29.