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CA SB880

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joan Buchanan

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons under 18 years of age to wear a properly fitted and fastened snow sport helmet while operating snow skis or snowboards during downhill skiing or snowboarding
  • Establishes a $25 fine for violations, with first-time charges automatically dismissed if the person alleges under oath it is their first violation
  • Makes parents or legal guardians of minors jointly and severally liable for fines imposed on their unemancipated children
  • Requires ski resorts to post signs at the resort and provide prominent written notice on trail maps and websites regarding the helmet requirement and associated fine
  • Does not apply to Nordic skiing and does not alter existing duties imposed under law

Legislative Description

Public safety: snow sport helmets.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 278, Statutes of 2010.

9/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/6/2010
Judiciary6/23/2010
Health6/15/2010
Appropriations4/22/2010
Health1/21/2010
Rules1/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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