§ 50-412. Intent and purpose; statutory authority; jurisdiction.

(a)

Intent and purpose. This division is intended to provide for recovery by the county, a political subdivision, its agencies or agents, and the municipalities within the county, of costs incurred in response and recovery efforts related to hazardous material incidents. In addition, it is intended to provide for cost recovery for damages to natural resources and government-owned properties.

(b)

Authority. The county council has the authority to adopt this division pursuant to the provisions of F.S. chs. 125 and 252.

(c)

Jurisdiction. This division shall apply to all of the unincorporated area of the county, including the Deltona Fire District, and to those municipalities within the county which enter into an interlocal agreement with the county to implement this division.

(Ord. No. 91-35, § 1, 11-21-91)