Common use of PROTECTED NATURAL RESOURCES Clause in Contracts

PROTECTED NATURAL RESOURCES. ‌ a. Lessee’s Compliance with Environmental Laws.‌ Lessee shall at all times in all respects comply with all environmental laws and any amendments thereto affecting Lessee’s use of and operation on the Leased Premises, including all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to endangered, threatened and other sensitive species. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, reference is made to the provisions set forth in the California Endangered Species Act (California Fish and Game Code Section 2050, et seq.); the Federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 1531 – 1543); and the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 703-712). Lessee shall assume responsibility for and payment of any fines or penalties levied on either County or Lessee by any applicable local, state or federal authority (hereinafter “Authority”) for breaches by Lessee of the Authority’s environmental regulation. Lessee agrees to be solely liable for the payment of all fines and penalties resulting from Lessee’s breach of Authority’s environmental regulations, except and in proportion to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of County. In addition, Lessee understands and acknowledges that, during the Term of this Lease Agreement, the environmental regulations implemented or imposed by the Authority on County and Lessee may change and Lessee specifically agrees to comply with any future applicable environmental regulations implemented or imposed by the Authority on County or Lessee. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Lease Agreement.