The immunities provided in § 44-56-320 apply only to any person:

(A) Whose act or omission did not cause the actual or threatened discharge and who would not otherwise be liable therefor, or

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-56-330

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Discharge: means leakage, seepage, or other release. See South Carolina Code 44-56-310
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity. See South Carolina Code 44-56-310

(B) Who renders such assistance or advice voluntarily and without compensation, or who is an employee of an industry, corporation, or group which renders such advice or assistance without compensation.