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HB 1623 Marine tourism activity liability; uses similar language from Agritourism Activity Liability Act.

Introduced by: Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Marine tourism activity liability.  Relieves commercial fishermen that engage in marine tourism activities from liability of the inherent risks of such activity when providing the appropriate warnings to members of the public. The inherent risks include hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; natural conditions of water; natural behaviors and dangers of varied marine products; and ordinary dangers of boats, structures, or equipment ordinarily used in commercial fishing operations.


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