2005 Senate Bill 497

Liability waiver for canoe liveries

Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe livery) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users of the craft that arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the bo.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary