Statute · New York Environmental Conservation Law
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-0715 — Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-0715
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Environmental Conservation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 71-0715. Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases.
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N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-0715 — Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.