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When Can a Corporate Officer Be Held Civilly Liable Under

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When can a corporate officer be held civilly liable under the Clean Water Act?


A) Corporate officers are strictly liable whenever a violation by their company is established.
B) Only if the corporate officer specifically ordered the unlawful discharge.
C) If the corporate officer had the authority to exercise control over the activity that caused the unlawful discharge or if the officer knowingly violated the act.
D) Corporate officers may never be held liable in an individual capacity.

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