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2007 SESSION

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HB 2695 Dams, low-head; owners to use signs, etc. to warn public of hazards of swimming, etc. posed thereby.

Introduced by: Benjamin L. Cline | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Liability for owners of low-head dams.  Provides that owners of low-head dams who use signs and buoys to warn the public of the hazards of swimming, fishing, and boating activities near low-head dams will have met the duty of care for warning the public of hazards posed by the dam.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Liability for owners of low-head dams. Requires that owners of low-head dams use signs and buoys to warn the public of the hazards of swimming, fishing, and boating activities near low-head dams. Owners complying with safety measures shall be deemed to have met the duty of care for warning the public of the hazards posed by the dam.