(1) A public entity, political subdivision of the state, or unit of local government is hereby given the right to claim reimbursement from the parties or persons responsible for the hazardous waste abandonment or hazardous waste spill for costs resulting from action taken to remove, contain, or otherwise mitigate the effects of a hazardous waste abandonment or hazardous waste spill.
As used in this section, "abandonment" means the act of leaving a thing with theintent not to retain possession of or assert ownership or control over it. The intent need not coincide with the act of leaving.
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to change or impair any right ofrecovery or subrogation arising under any other provision of law.
Claims for reimbursement made pursuant to this section shall be in accordance witharticle 22 of title 29, C.R.S.
Source: L. 83: Entire section added, p. 1106, § 1, effective June 3.