Division 100 — Section 107
100-69 Section 107 — Legal Relations and Responsibility to Public
107.1 Laws to be Observed 1 Remain fully informed of, and at all times observe and comply with, all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority, which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work or that affect the conduct of the work or the execution of any documents in connection therewith. Protect and indemnify the Department and its representatives against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, r egulation, order, or decree, whether by the Contractor or the Contractor ’s employees. 2 Execute and file such documents, statements, and affidavits required under any applicable federal or state law or regulation affecting the Contract or the prosecution of the work thereunder. Permit the examination of any records made subject to such examination by any federal or state law or by regulations promulgated thereunder by any state or federal agency charged with the enforcement of these laws. 3 Fines charged against the Department or additional mitigation costs required by any regulatory agencies as the result of the Contractor’s non-compliance or violation of any regulations will be paid by the Department and will subsequently be deducted from any monies due or that may become due to the Contractor. If no monies are due or available, the fines or mitigation costs incurred will be charged against the Contractor's Surety. 107.2 Permits, Licenses, and Taxes 1 Unless otherwise specified, obtain all permits and licenses, pay all charges, fees, and taxes, and provide all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. 107.3 Patented Devices, Materials, and Processes 1 If the Contractor desires to use any design, device, material, or process covered by letter of patent or copyright, provide for the use by suitable legal agreements with the patentee or owner. However, whether or not such agreement is made, together with the Surety, indemnify and save harmless the Department, any affected third party, or political subdivision from all claims for infri ngement by reason of the use of such patented design, device, material, process, trademark, or copyright in connection with the work agr eed to be performed under the Contract. Indemnify the Department for all costs, expenses, and damages that it may be obligated to pay because of any such infringement at any time during the prosecution of or after the completion of the work.