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SB 546 Railroad rights-of-way; passage permitted for access to lands used for recreational purposes, etc.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Landowner liability arising from recreational activities; railroad rights-of-way.  Ensures that railroad rights-of-way may be used for recreational purposes and for access to lands being used for recreational purposes without the easement holder owing a duty of care to the user. This exemption from civil liability already exists for landowners, but does not explicitly include railroad rights-of-way. The exemption does not apply if the landowner charges a fee for the use of the lands and does not include gross negligence or willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition.


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