This chapter shall be liberally construed to give effect to its purposes, which are as follows:
A. To shift the burden of liability for threatened or actual hazardous substance incidents from the taxpayers of Antioch to those persons defined as liable hereunder; and
B. To deter potentially liable persons from allowing hazardous substance incidents to occur; and
C. To protect the safety and living environment of the residents of the village of Antioch. (Ord. 10-07-25, 7-19-2010)