§ 7.08.040. Vehicle accidents and spills.  


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  • If any hazardous materials or hazardous wastes are spilled from a motor vehicle, either on private property, the public right-of-way or public property, the operator shall immediately notify the Police Department. The following information is necessary for proper notification under this Section:

    (1)

    Location of the spill;

    (2)

    Proper shipping name of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes involved;

    (3)

    Amount of material involved;

    (4)

    Any information that is available concerning the hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, including such information as the toxicity, flammability or reactivity of the hazardous materials and hazardous wastes involved; and

    (5)

    Any other information available that may either affect the cleanup of the material and waste or the health and safety of individuals in or around the spill.

(Ord. 4.40.1 §4, 1987)