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CA SB880
Bill
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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