Any person who has a defense to liability pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (5) of subsection d. of section 8 of P.L. 1976, c.141 (C.58:10-23.11g) shall not be liable for the payment of compensation for damage to, or loss of, natural resources due to the discharge of a hazardous substance.
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