### Question
How does the law define damages?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 9601*, **damages** is defined as:

> damages for injury or loss of natural resources as set forth in section 9607(a) or 9611(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

