In addition to the reporting requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 171, any person who transports a hazardous material within this State involved in an accident resulting in death, serious illness or serious personal injury, or resulting in a discharge of a hazardous material, shall report the accident, as provided for hazardous matter, Title 38, section 1318‑B.   [PL 1983, c. 736, §6 (NEW).]