Causes of action resulting from the violation of the prohibitions contained in this chapter inure to and are for the benefit of any person or persons damaged as the result of any such violation. A determination by the Department that pollution exists or a violation of any of the prohibitions contained in this chapter, whether or not actionable by the State, create no presumption of law or fact inuring to or for the benefit of persons other than the State.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 63-195.28; 1952 Code Section 70-138; 1950 (46) 2153; 1970 (56) 2512.