If a fire which is lawfully set to burn grass or stubble land accidentally and without any negligence on the part of the person setting the fire gets beyond the person’s control, the person is liable only in a civil action to the person damaged for the amount of the damage.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 18-08-04

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49