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MO HB943

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lawsuits against amusement park owners/operators and their employees or agents for damages or injuries from defects or unsafe conditions unless proper notice is provided.

  • Requires written or verbal notification to the amusement park or ride operator within 36 hours of the damage or injury, including location, time, and circumstances.

  • Requires written notification within 30 days of the damage or injury if verbal notice was not provided within 36 hours.

  • Waives the notice requirement if emergency services responded to the scene to treat alleged injuries from the defect or unsafe condition.

  • Defines "amusement park" as a commercially operated enterprise offering rides, games, and entertainment, and "amusement ride" by reference to existing statute section 316.203.

Legislative Description

Prohibits an action against an amusement park owner or operator for damages or injuries sustained due to a defect or unsafe condition unless notification is given within certain time frames

Last Action

Referred: Judiciary(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/17/2013

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