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§1401. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 111 (NEW).]1. Discharge. 'Discharge' includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, disposing, emptying or dumping onto the land or into the water or ambient air. [PL 1983, c. 432, §10 (RPR).] 2. Hazardous material. 'Hazardous material' includes: A. Hazardous waste, as defined in section 1303; [PL 1983, c. 432, §11 (NEW).]B. Hazardous matter, as defined in section 1317; [PL 1983, c. 432, §11 (NEW).]C. Hazardous material, as defined in Title 25, section 2102; and [PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]D. [PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]E. Other substances identified as hazardous by any state or federal agency. [PL 1983, c. 432, §11 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 57, Pt. B, §§8, 9 (AMD).] 3. Person. 'Person' includes any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other entity. [PL 1983, c. 111 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 111 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 432, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 57, §§B8,9 (AMD).

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