Montana Statutes
§ 75-10-601 — Purpose
Montana·Title 75 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION·Ch. 10 WASTE AND LITTER CONTROL·Part 6 State Participation in CERCLA
75-10-601 . Purpose. The legislature finds that the existence of hazardous substances and contaminants in the environment and hazardous waste disposal sites poses a significant health hazard through potential and actual contamination of the environment. This part is therefore enacted to protect the public health, safety, and welfare through cooperation with the federal government under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide for the disposal and control of such hazardous substances and contaminants in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1983.
Nearby Sections
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§ 75-10-1001
Short Title§ 75-10-1002
Purpose§ 75-10-1003
Definitions§ 75-10-1004
Prohibition§ 75-10-1007
Criminal Penalty§ 75-10-101
Purpose§ 75-10-102
Public Policies§ 75-10-103
Definitions§ 75-10-104
Duties Of Department§ 75-10-105
Powers Of Department§ 75-10-106
Repealed§ 75-10-108
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