Relating to civil actions regarding forest fires; declaring an emergency.
Catchline/Summary:
Allows person holding interest in property to recover economic and property damages resulting from fire occurring due to certain statutory or rule violations or originating on land used or capable of being used for growing forest tree species. Allows person holding interest in property to recover economic and property damages resulting from fire occurring due to certain statutory or rule violations or resulting from fire escaping from] originating on land used or capable of being used for growing forest tree species. Allows recovery of twice amount of economic and property damages if fire resulted from recklessness, gross negligence, willfulness or malice. Prohibits recovery for damages or injury to property using other remedies. Prohibits use of res ipsa loquitur to establish negligence resulting in fire. Limits liability for economic and property damages if fire originated due to act of God.] Exempts person from civil liability for property damage by fire occurring due to certain statutory or rule violations or originating on land used or capable of being used for growing forest tree species, except to extent action or inaction by person constituted negligence or greater fault and caused or contributed to origination or spreading of fire. Makes person liable for payment of fire fighting costs.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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