53-7-225.1. Civil liability.
(1) An individual who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally causes or spreads a fire through discharge of a division 1.4G explosive is liable for the cost of suppressing that fire and any damages the fire causes. If the individual described in Subsectionis a minor, the parent or legal guardian having legal custody of the minor is liable for the costs and damages for which the minor is liable under this section. (1)(a) A court may waive part or all of the parent or guardian's liability for damages under Subsectionif the court finds: (1)(b) good cause; and that the parent or legal guardian: made a reasonable effort to supervise and direct the minor; or in the event the parent or guardian knew in advance of the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct described in Subsection, made a reasonable effort to restrain the minor. (1)(a)
(2) The conduct described in Subsectionincludes any negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, regardless of whether: (1) the person discharges a division 1.4G common state approved explosive: within the permitted time periods described in Subsection; or 53-7-225(3) in an area where discharge was not prohibited under Subsectionor; or 53-7-225(5)(b) (c) the fire begins on: private land; land owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state; federal land; or tribal land. Discharging a division 1.4G explosive in an area in which fireworks are prohibited due to hazardous environmental conditions, in accordance with Subsection, constitutes the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct described in Subsection. 15A-5-202.5(1)(b) (1)
(3) A person who incurs costs to suppress a fire described in Subsectionmay bring an action under this section to recover those costs against an individual described in Subsection. (1) (1)
(4) A person who suffers damage from a fire described in Subsectionmay: (1) bring an action under this section for those damages against an individual described in Subsection; and (1) pursue all other legal remedies in addition to seeking damages under Subsection. (4)(a)