56-1-15. Fire caused by railroad operations.
- (1) As used in this section:
- (a) “Railroad operation” means an operation conducted:
- (i) by a railroad:
- (A) owner;
- (B) operator;
- (C) contractor; or
- (D) lessee; and
- (ii) on a rail line.
- (i) by a railroad:
- (b) “Railroad operation” includes an operation of a train, a construction operation, or a maintenance operation.
- (a) “Railroad operation” means an operation conducted:
- (2) In an action for damages that result from a fire caused by a railroad operation, proof that the fire occurred and was caused by a railroad operation is prima facie evidence of negligence on the part of the person who conducted the railroad operation.
Amended by Chapter 320, 2009 General Session