42 USC 9658 - Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 9658.

Actions under State law for damages from exposure to hazardous substances

(a)

State statutes of limitations for hazardous substance cases

(1)

Exception to State statutes

(2)

State law generally applicable

(3)

Actions under section 9607

(b)

Definitions

As used in this section—

(1)

Subchapter I terms

(2)

Applicable limitations period

(3)

Commencement date

(4)

Federally required commencement date

(A)

In general

(B)

Special rules

In the case of a minor or incompetent plaintiff, the term “federally required commencement date” means the later of the date referred to in subparagraph (A) or the following:

(i)

In the case of a minor, the date on which the minor reaches the age of majority, as determined by State law, or has a legal representative appointed.

(ii)

In the case of an incompetent individual, the date on which such individual becomes competent or has had a legal representative appointed.

(Pub. L. 96–510, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 99–499, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1695.)

cite as: 42 USC 9658