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    Recovery for damages from fires
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    SECTION 71-0715

    Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases

    Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 71, TITLE 7

    § 71-0715. Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases.

    1. Prima facie cause on railroad right of way. The fact that a fire
    originates upon the right of way of a railroad shall be prima facie
    evidence that the fire was caused by the negligence of the railroad
    company.

    2. Prima facie cause in clearing lands. Whenever a fire has been set
    for the purpose specified in subdivision 5 of section 9-1105 in any of
    the fire towns it shall be prima facie evidence that the fire was
    started by the owner or occupant of the land.