33 USC 2708 - Recovery by responsible party

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§ 2708.

Recovery by responsible party

(a)

In general

The responsible party for a vessel or facility from which oil is discharged, or which poses the substantial threat of a discharge of oil, may assert a claim for removal costs and damages under section 2713 of this title only if the responsible party demonstrates that—

(1)

the responsible party is entitled to a defense to liability under section 2703 of this title; or

(2)

the responsible party is entitled to a limitation of liability under section 2704 of this title.

(b)

Extent of recovery

(Pub. L. 101–380, title I, § 1008, Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 497.)

cite as: 33 USC 2708