Subdivision 1. Grant. (a) No individual who provides services or assistance without compensation as an athletic coach, manager, official, physician, or certified athletic trainer for a sports team that is organized or performing under a nonprofit charter or as a physician or licensed athletic trainer for a sports team or athletic event sponsored by a public or private educational institution, and no community-based, voluntary nonprofit athletic association, or any volunteer of the nonprofit athletic association, is liable for money damages to a player, participant, or spectator as a result of an individual's acts or omissions in the providing of that service or assistance either at the scene of the event or, in the case of a physician or athletic trainer, while the player, participant, or spectator is being transported to a hospital, physician's office, or other medical facility.
(b) This section applies to organized sports competitions and practice and instruction in that sport.
(c) For purposes of this section, "compensation" does not include reimbursement for expenses.
Subd. 2. Limitation. Subdivision 1 does not apply:
(1) to the extent that the acts or omissions are covered under an insurance policy issued to the entity for whom the coach, manager, official, physician, or certified athletic trainer serves;
(2) if the individual acts in a willful and wanton or reckless manner in providing the services or assistance;
(3) if the acts or omissions arise out of the operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle;
(4) to an athletic coach, manager, or official who provides services or assistance as part of a public or private educational institution's athletic program;
(5) to a public or private educational institution for which a physician or certified athletic trainer provides services; or
(6) if the individual acts in violation of federal, state, or local law.
The limitation in clause (1) constitutes a waiver of the defense of immunity to the extent of the liability stated in the policy, but has no effect on the liability of the individual beyond the coverage provided. The limitation in clause (5) does not affect the limitations on liability of a public educational institution under section 3.736 or chapter 466.
1994 c 623 art 3 s 2; 2019 c 50 art 1 s 125
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 604 - 605 — Civil Actions
Chapter 604A — Civil Liability Limitations
Section 604A.01 — Good Samaritan Law.
Section 604A.015 — School Bus Driver Immunity From Liability.
Section 604A.02 — Aid To Shooting Victim.
Section 604A.03 — Hazardous Materials Response Incident Aid.
Section 604A.04 — Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention.
Section 604A.05 — Good Samaritan Overdose Medical Assistance.
Section 604A.06 — Aid To Sexual Assault Victims.
Section 604A.10 — Liability Of Food Donors.
Section 604A.12 — Livestock Activities; Immunity From Liability.
Section 604A.13 — Miscellaneous Volunteer And Charitable Activities.
Section 604A.21 — Recreational Land Use; Definitions.
Section 604A.22 — Owner's Duty Of Care Or Duty To Give Warnings.
Section 604A.23 — Owner's Liability.
Section 604A.24 — Liability; Leased Land, Water-filled Mine Pits; Municipal Power Agency Land.
Section 604A.25 — Owner's Liability; Not Limited.
Section 604A.26 — Land User's Liability.
Section 604A.27 — Dedication; Easement.
Section 604A.30 — Breath Alcohol Testing Device In Liquor Establishments.
Section 604A.301 — Limited Liability For Certain Nonprofit Treatment Facilities.
Section 604A.31 — Miscellaneous Public Benefit Or Function.
Section 604A.32 — Alternative Dispute Resolution Immunity.
Section 604A.33 — Reference Checks By Certain Health Care Providers And Facilities.