2006 New York Code - 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.