56-1-15 - 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 amaintenance operation.
(2) In an action for damages that result from a fire caused by a railroad operation, proofthat the fire occurred and was caused by a railroad operation is prima facie evidence ofnegligence on the part of the person who conducted the railroad operation.
Amended by Chapter 320, 2009 General Session