Environmental
New York's 'Spill Bill' (Environmental Conservation Law Article 17) imposes strict liability on:
ANeighboring property owners who benefit from cleanup
BParties responsible for the discharge of petroleum or hazardous substances✓ Correct
CEnvironmental consultants performing assessments
DMunicipal governments only
Explanation
New York's Oil Spill Law (ECL Article 17) imposes strict liability—without regard to fault—on parties responsible for discharges of petroleum, requiring them to clean up and remediate contamination.
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