18.1 If any provisions of this Agreement are held to be contrary to law by statute or by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provisions will be deemed invalid except to the extent permitted by law, but all other provisions will continue in full force and effect.
18.2 In the event of suspension or invalidation of any Article or Section of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and negotiate within thirty (30) days after such determination for the purpose of arriving at a mutually-satisfactory replacement for such Article or Section.