R652-123-400. Appeals and/or Settlements

  1. The Division's intent is to secure full recovery from the person(s) deemed responsible based on the actual cost of wildfire suppression including all indirect costs associated with or resulting from the wildfire. Indirect costs may include investigations, scene security, managing firefighter well-being etc.

  2. The Division may at its discretion accept settlement based on the responsible person's ability to pay or any other factor the Division deems relevant.

  3. Settlements shall conform to the requirements of the State Settlement Agreements Act, Sections 63G-10-101 through 503.

  4. The Division may submit to the Attorney General any claim for recovery, which is in dispute, requesting legal action be taken to recover the State's costs and settle such claims based on the laws of liability or as directed by the courts.