48Liability of multiple operators

48 Liability of multiple operators

(1)  If there is more than one operator of a landfill facility, or more than one person responsible in relation to a resource recovery facility, each of the operators, or persons responsible, respectively, is jointly and severally responsible and liable for, and in relation to, a contravention of this Act alleged to have occurred in relation to the landfill facility or resource recovery facility.

(2)  Proceedings for a contravention of this Act alleged to have occurred in relation to a landfill facility, or a resource recovery facility, may be taken against all or any of the persons liable in relation to that facility under subsection (1) .

(3)  Proceedings for a contravention of this Act may be taken against any of the persons liable for the contravention –

(a) regardless of whether or not proceedings have been commenced against any of the other persons liable for the contravention; and

(b) if proceedings have been commenced against any of the other persons liable for the contravention, regardless of whether or not the proceedings have been concluded; and

(c) if proceedings have been concluded against any of the other persons liable for the contravention, regardless of the outcome of the proceedings.