Railroads
General Provisions
Section 15
Fire caused by railroad operations.
     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.
     (b) "Railroad operation" includes an operation of a train, a construction operation, or a maintenance operation.
     (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
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