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HI SB2433

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires zipline and canopy tour operators to obtain annual inspections by qualified challenge course professionals approved by their insurance provider to verify compliance with challenge course standards.

  • Mandates operators procure commercial general liability insurance covering personal injury, death, and property damage claims, with the certificate of insurance displayed in all advertising and publicity materials.

  • Establishes operator responsibilities including employee training in accordance with challenge course standards, maintenance of inspection and maintenance records, and notification to county or state officials of any fatalities or serious injuries.

  • Limits operator liability to failures in following statutory duties and standards of care, exempting operators from liability for participant negligence or non-employee negligence.

  • Prohibits county regulations related to installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, or inspection of ziplines and canopy tours, and requires operators to indemnify the State and its officers.

Legislative Description

Ziplines; Canopy Tours; Regulations

Last Action

(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).

3/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/22/2012
Ways and Means2/16/2012
Economic Development and Technology1/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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