CT HB05340

Adds maple-sugaring (collection of sap from Acer genus trees for boiling to produce food) to the definition of activities covered under Connecticut's landowner liability protections, effective October 1, 2014.

Landowners who permit persons to engage in maple-sugaring activities without charge on behalf of nonprofit organizations are not liable for injuries unless the injury results from the owner's failure to warn of a known dangerous hidden hazard.

Exempts from liability protection owners who operate a maple-sugaring operation open to the public and charge for products, or who collect more than a nominal fee from other persons for maple-sugaring on their property.

Extends existing liability protections previously limited to harvesting firewood and fruits or vegetables to now include maple-sugaring activities.