(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is not liable for removal costs or damages that result from action taken or omitted to be taken in the course of rendering care, assistance, or advice consistent with the National Contingency Plan or as otherwise directed by the federal on-scene coordinator or by the State official with responsibility for oil spill response.
     (b) Subsection (a) does not apply:

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 113/10

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

        (1) to a responsible party;
        (2) with respect to personal injury or wrongful
    
death; or
        (3) if the person is grossly negligent or engages in
    
reckless, wilful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
    (c) A responsible party is liable for removal costs and damages that another person is relieved of under subsection (a).
     (d) A responsible party is liable for any damages or removal costs, whether present or future, resulting from or arising out of any discharge, as defined in Section 5.
     (e) Nothing in this Section affects the liability of a responsible party for oil spill response under State law.
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