Viewing an earlier, undated versionView current (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).