Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.”; or
Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises.”
“Warning
History. Code 1981, § 51-16-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 798, § 3/SB 359; Ga. L. 2021, p. 922, § 51/HB 497.
The 2021 amendment, effective May 10, 2021, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted “including, but not limited to,” for “including but not limited to” in paragraph (a)(1).
Law reviews.
For article with annual survey on torts, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 243 (2021).
For comment, “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Entry, and (hopefully) No Lawsuits under the Georgia COVID-19 Business Safety Act!,” see 72 Mercer L. Rev. 915 (2021).
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