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ID S1051
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
- Licensed outfitters and guides are not liable for participant damages or injuries unless caused by their negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct or failure to comply with licensing board duties.
- Outfitters and guides have no duty to eliminate, alter, control, or lessen risks inherent in recreational activities, and participants assume all risks inherent in the activity.
- Standard negligence and comparative negligence laws apply when an outfitter or guide is not exempt from liability under the statute.
- Written liability waivers signed by participants prospectively waiving negligence claims against licensed outfitters and guides are enforceable to the same degree as similar waivers for other activities.
- The act becomes effective July 1, 2023, and is declared an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the liability of outfitters and guides.
OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 109 Effective: 07/01/2023
3/20/2023
Committee Referrals
Resources and Conservation2/23/2023
Judiciary and Rules2/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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