AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

DEL. WARDRUP

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The contract shall require that the contractor comply with all requirements, conditions, and terms of the contract, including but not limited to environmental permits that are part of the contract. If the contractor violates a contract provision that results in environmental damage, or violates environmental laws or environmental permits, the Department may recover either (i) the loss or damage that the Department suffers as a result of such violation, or (ii) any liquidated damages established in such contract, plus (iii) reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness fees. Any damages and costs collected under this section shall be deposited into the Transportation Trust Fund and used for transportation purposes as determined by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

DEL. WARDRUP

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all of lines 18 through line 31

DEL. JOANNOU

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or violates

DEL. JOANNOU

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a comma (,)