Common use of DETERMINATION OF CAUSE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE Clause in Contracts

DETERMINATION OF CAUSE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE. The PARTIES will attempt to protect the point of origin of the fire and evidence pertaining to the fire cause. On initial attack actions, the PARTY taking the action is responsible to gather and preserve evidence and information pertaining to the origin and cause of the fire. To the extent permitted by applicable County, State and Federal laws, the PARTIES will cooperate to jointly investigate wildland fires of mutual interest and provide the appropriate jurisdictional PARTY with investigation files relative to specific fires.