§ 30:2288 — Persons exempt from liability

A. In addition to the person who undertakes and completes remedial actions, and subject to the provisions of R.S. 30:2289, the exemption from liability provided by this Part applies to the following persons when the secretary issues the certificate of completion of remedial actions:
(1) The owner of the identified property, if the owner is not responsible for any discharge or disposal or threatened discharge or disposal identified in the approved voluntary remedial action plan.
(2) A person who acquires or develops the identified property.
(3) A successor or assign of any person to whom the liability exemption applies.
B. Any person who provides financing for the implementation of a remedial action plan or for the development of the identified immovable property in accordance with the applicable use restrictions after completion and acceptance of said plan, shall not be liable for any damages, costs, or penalties under this Chapter unless such person is considered to be a responsible person under the provisions of Part I of this Chapter.

Legislative History

Acts 1995, No. 1092, §1, eff. July 1, 1996.