<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 26-24. - Purpose.</div>
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               The purpose of this article is to provide a mechanism for emergency services agencies
               in Wayne County to recover the costs associated with responding to and controlling
               incidents including, but not limited to: hazardous materials release, long-term emergency
               operations, special or unusual incidents, identified types of motor vehicle collisions
               and man-made disasters. Any of the incidents associated with the ordinance would not
               be considered recoverable if the situation involves a North Carolina or federally
               declared state of emergency. The office of emergency services, fire departments and
               other public safety agencies have the authority to respond, mitigate and control emergencies
               within Wayne County that are dangerous or prejudicial to the public health and/or
               public safety. The entity responsible for the shipment shall be liable for expenses
               incurred, as the costs of responding to the dangers posed by the spill or loss of
               containment for hazardous materials creates a burden for the county and emergency
               response organizations. This article shall not limit any other remedies available
               to any person or agency.
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               (Ord. of 12-2-2014, Â§ 104)
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