Utah Code § 56-1-15

Fire caused by railroad operations
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(1) As used in this section: 
 
 (a) "Railroad operation" means an operation conducted: 
 
 (i) by a railroad: 
 
 (A) owner; 
 
 
 
 (B) operator; 
 
 
 
 (C) contractor; or 
 
 
 
 (D) lessee; and 
 
 
 
 
 
 (ii) on a rail line. 
 
 
 
 
 
 (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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