Legislation
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.
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.