Any person who intentionally or negligently causes a fire which burns
on or over state lands shall be liable to the state for treble damages
and, in addition, to a civil penalty of ten dollars for every tree
killed or destroyed by such fire. Damages to state lands and timber
shall be ascertained and determined at the same rate of value as if such
property were privately owned.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Title 7 - Enforcement of Article 9
71-0701 - Applicability of Title.
71-0707 - Resisting or Obstructing Departmental Agent or Employee.
71-0709 - Injury to State Lands.
71-0711 - Injury to Municipal or Private Lands.
71-0712 - Timber Theft and Trespass Education-Training.
71-0713 - Recovery for Damages From Fires.
71-0715 - Rules of Evidence Applicable to Forest Fire Cases.