1920 House Bill 0296. An Act Imposing Certain Liabilities On Persons, Firms And Corporations In Cities And Towns Of The "Metropolitan District", For The Cost Of Extinguishing Fires Which Occur Through Their Criminal Intent, Design Or Wilful Negligence, Or Where They Have Not Complied With Any Law, Ordinance Or Other Lawful Regulation For The Prevention Of Fire Or The Spreading Thereof; Providing A Method Of The Ascertainment Of Such Cost And The Manner Of Collecting The Same.