§ 19-3-4. Liability for cost of an emergency response; cost of an emergency response governed by state statute not covered by article.

(a)

The city shall allocate the actual and necessary costs among and between each responsible party. When an emergency response directly benefits more than one responsible party, each such party shall be proportionally liable for the payment of the cost of the emergency response.

(b)

In the event of an emergency that involves hazardous substances, to the extent the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.20101 et seq., or any other law preempts the cost recovery provisions of this article, the liability for and recovery of any cost of the emergency response shall be governed by the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act or other such law, and the City may pursue the collection of the actual and necessary cost of the emergency response in a civil action as provided for by such laws.

(Ord. No. 11-12, § 1, 5-29-12)