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HB 706 Original 2015 Regular Session Miguez
Abstract: Defines and extends the present law limitations of liability to "nonprofit youth
organizations" which operate youth adventure centers for youth adventure activities.
Present law provides a limitation of liability for owners of property, including public parks, which
are used for recreational purposes.
Present law excludes from the limitation of liability acts constituting a willful and malicious failure
to warn against dangerous conditions or structures.
Present law provides that the limitation of liability as extended to parks shall not apply to intentional
or grossly negligent acts by an employee of the public entity.
Present law provides that the limitation of liability afforded parks does not extend to defective
playground equipment or stands.
Proposed law defines and extends the present law limitations of liability to "nonprofit youth
organizations" which operate youth adventure centers for youth adventure activities.
(Amends R.S. 9:2795(A)(1) - (4), (C), (D), (E)(2)(a), (b), and (d), and (F); Adds R.S. 9:2795(A)(6) -
(8))