The Department is responsible for developing a program, including training, to enable the State to respond to an emergency oil spillage in waters of the State. The Department shall coordinate efforts of the various State and local units aiding in the operation and may request the aid of any appropriate federal agency if necessary.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1. Amended by Acts 1980, c. 27; Acts 1980, c. 815; Acts 1987, c. 306, § 3; Acts 1990, c. 66.

Formerly Art. 96A, § 29A.