Common use of Penalty Scale Clause in Contracts

Penalty Scale. Prior to release of bond, any waste due to improper felling, bucking, or yarding of logs and all designated merchantable trees, and logs left after completion of logging, shall be scaled by the COUNTY and purchased by the PURCHASER at double the contract price. PURCHASER shall be notified immediately of the volume scaled with payment due on date of notification. If PURCHASER is in disagreement with this volume, he may have the logs scaled at his own expense by a third party acceptable to the COUNTY. Third party findings shall be final. Any amount found due after this sub-section may be deducted from the Performance Bond.