FL H0927

Local governments are prohibited from adopting ordinances or regulations that restrict agritourism activities on agricultural land classified under s. 193.461, except for emergency powers under chapter 252.

Agritourism operators, employers, employees, and land owners are granted immunity from liability for participant injuries or death resulting from inherent risks of agritourism activities if proper notice is posted.

Liability protections do not apply if the operator commits negligence or willful/wanton disregard for safety, fails to disclose known dangerous conditions, or intentionally injures a participant.

Agritourism operators must post signs at entrances and activity sites with minimum 1-inch black letters warning of inherent risks, and must include the same warning in written contracts with participants.

Failure to post required warning signs and include notices in contracts prevents operators from claiming immunity under this act; effective date is July 1, 2013.