Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 199 of 1962 - Ski Area Safety Act of 1962 (408.321 - 408.344)
Section 408.342 - Duties of Skier in Ski Area; Acceptance of Dangers.

Sec. 22.
(1) While in a ski area, each skier shall do all of the following:
(a) Maintain reasonable control of his or her speed and course at all times.
(b) Stay clear of snow-grooming vehicles and equipment in the ski area.
(c) Heed all posted signs and warnings.
(d) Ski only in ski areas which are marked as open for skiing on the trail board described in section 6a(e).
(2) Each person who participates in the sport of skiing accepts the dangers that inhere in that sport insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary. Those dangers include, but are not limited to, injuries which can result from variations in terrain; surface or subsurface snow or ice conditions; bare spots; rocks, trees, and other forms of natural growth or debris; collisions with ski lift towers and their components, with other skiers, or with properly marked or plainly visible snow-making or snow-grooming equipment.
History: Add. 1981, Act 86, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1981 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 408 - Labor

Act 199 of 1962 - Ski Area Safety Act of 1962 (408.321 - 408.344)

Section 408.321 - Ski Area Safety Act of 1962; Short Title.

Section 408.322 - Definitions.

Section 408.323 - Ski Area Safety Board; Creation; Composition; Qualifications; Ex Officio Members.

Section 408.324 - Ski Area Safety Board; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies.

Section 408.325 - Ski Area Safety Board; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Election of Chairperson and Other Officers; Quorum; Meetings; Compensation and Expenses.

Section 408.326 - Rules; Proposed Legislation Establishing Fee Schedule.

Section 408.326a - Duties of Ski Area Operator.

Section 408.327 - Promulgation of Rules.

Section 408.328 - Commissioner of Labor; Administration of Act.

Section 408.329 - Ski Lifts; Permits Requirement, Inspection.

Section 408.330 - Ski Lifts; Temporary Permits.

Section 408.331 - Ski Lifts; Permits, Issuance, Expiration.

Section 408.332 - Ski Lifts; Erection, Alteration, Moving, Plans and Specifications; Rope Tows.

Section 408.333 - Ski Lifts; Order to Cease Operation.

Section 408.334 - Ski Lifts; Existing Installations.

Section 408.335 - Ski Lifts; Rules and Regulations, Modification for Hardship, Record.

Section 408.336 - Ski Lifts; Fees.

Section 408.337 - Chief Inspector; Inspection Service.

Section 408.338 - Revenue; Disbursements.

Section 408.339 - Notice of Public Hearing.

Section 408.340 - Violations; Penalties; Rules.

Section 408.341 - Skier Conduct; Prohibited Conduct in Ski Area.

Section 408.342 - Duties of Skier in Ski Area; Acceptance of Dangers.

Section 408.343 - Accidents Causing Injury; Notice; Identification; Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Section 408.344 - Violation of Act; Liability.