23-2-731. Purpose. The legislature finds that skiing is a major recreational sport and a major industry in the state and recognizes that among the attractions of the sport are the inherent dangers and risks of skiing. The state has a legitimate interest in maintaining the economic viability of the ski industry by discouraging claims based on damages resulting from the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, defining the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, and establishing the duties of skiers and ski area operators.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 509, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 429, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 315, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling
Part 7. Passenger Ropeways -- Ski Areas
23-2-703. Ropeways not common carriers or public utilities
23-2-704. Unlawful to endanger life or cause damage
23-2-706. through 23-2-710 reserved
23-2-719. and 23-2-720 reserved
23-2-726. through 23-2-730 reserved
23-2-733. Duties of operator regarding ski areas
23-2-734. Duties of operator with respect to passenger ropeways