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MI HB4866
Bill
Status
7/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joel Johnson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Farm Market Liability Act" to provide civil liability protections for farm market operators and related parties in Michigan.
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Protects property owners/lessees, farm product growers, and their employees/agents from liability for personal injury or property damage caused by land conditions, operational conduct, or farm product conditions at farm markets.
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Liability protection does not apply to conduct or failures related to transporting farm products to or from the farm market.
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Exceptions to liability protection apply when personal injury or property damage is proximately caused by willful or wanton misconduct.
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Does not affect liability or immunity of governmental agencies under the 1964 Public Liability Act (MCL 691.1401 to 691.1419).
Legislative Description
Torts; liability; farm markets; limit civil liability for personal injury and property damage. Creates new act.
Agriculture, other
Last Action
Recommendation Concurred In
3/13/2012