(d) The operator shall defend any suit or claim brought against the state arising out of any act or omission in operations, and shall hold the state harmless from such claim or suit. The operator shall be solely responsible for the payment of any legal or other costs relative to any such claim or suit. The operator shall reimburse the state for any costs that it may incur as a result of such claim or suit immediately upon being submitted a statement therefor by the Attorney General. Any suit brought or claim made arising out of any act or omission in operations shall be made or brought against the operator and not the state.
The Attorney General retains all rights and emoluments of his or her office which include direction and control over any litigation or claim involving the state.