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MN SF2233

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Howe

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Creates immunity from liability for agritourism professionals for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks of agritourism activities, including natural hazards, animal behavior, and equipment dangers.

  • Defines "agritourism activity" as recreational, educational, or entertainment activities on farms and ranches including farming, viticulture, winemaking, farm stays, and harvest-your-own operations.

  • Preserves liability for agritourism professionals who commit negligence or willful/wanton disregard for safety, fail to disclose known dangerous conditions or animal propensities, or intentionally injure participants.

  • Permits agritourism professionals to post warning notices at activity locations and include warning language in written contracts using a specified statutory notice.

  • Effective the day following final enactment and applies to all actions arising from injuries, damage, or death occurring on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Agritourism liability exemption establishment

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

3/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/5/2012

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