CT SB00445

Repeals and replaces Section 52-557f of the Connecticut General Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, to amend definitions under the Recreational Land Use Act.

Excludes public beaches, boardwalks, designated spectator areas, structures providing spectator seating, and paved sidewalks open to the public from the definition of "land" for recreational liability purposes when owned by municipalities, political subdivisions, municipal corporations, special districts, or water/sewer districts.

Maintains existing exclusions for swimming pools, playing fields and courts, playgrounds, buildings with electrical service, and paved public through roads from the definition of "land" for purposes of recreational use liability.

Defines "charge" as an admission price or fee required for permission to enter or use the land.

Defines "recreational purpose" to include hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, nature study, water sports, winter sports, ballooning, bicycling, and viewing historical, archaeological, scenic or scientific sites.