The department may assess charges against a party identified as responsible for orphan hazardous materials, for costs the department incurs in cleanup of the orphan hazardous materials and for damage to state property. Amounts received in payment of assessments for cleanup of the orphan hazardous materials shall be deposited in the orphan material recovery fund. Amounts received in payment of assessments for damage to state property shall be used to repair the damage. A person who is assessed charges pursuant to this section may appeal the assessment to the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 N.M. Stat. Ann..

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 12-12-30

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.