Utah § 56-1-15 Fire caused by railroad operations.

Utah Statutes

§ 56-1-15 — Fire caused by railroad operations.

Utah § 56-1-15

Title 56Railroads

Ch. 56-1General Provisions

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Utah Code Ann. § 56-1-15 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Railroad operation" means an operation conducted:

(1)(a)(i) by a railroad:

(1)(a)(i)(A) owner;

(1)(a)(i)(B) operator;

(1)(a)(i)(C) contractor; or

(1)(a)(i)(D) lessee; and

(1)(a)(ii) on a rail line.

(1)(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.

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(1) As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Railroad operation" means an operation conducted:
(1)(a)(i) by a railroad:

(1)(a)(i)(A) owner;
(1)(a)(i)(B) operator;
(1)(a)(i)(C) contractor; or
(1)(a)(i)(D) lessee; and
(1)(a)(ii) on a rail line.
(1)(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.