N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-0715: Rules of evidence applicable to forest fire cases

§ 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.