§ 65A-3-4. Liability for causing wildland fires.

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(1)

A person who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally causes or spreads a wildland fire shall be liable for the cost of suppressing that wildland fire, regardless of whether the fire begins on:

(a)	private land;

(b)	land owned by the state;

(c)	federal land; or

(d)	tribal land.

(2)	The conduct described in Subsection (1) includes any negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, and is not limited to conduct described in Section 65A-3-2.

(3)	A person who incurs costs to suppress a wildland fire may bring an action under this section to recover those costs.

(4)	A person who suffers damage from a wildland fire may pursue all other legal remedies in addition to seeking damages under Subsection (3).

Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 361, 2012 General Session

                    
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