§ 18-11-301. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage owners of land to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon for such purposes.

§ 18-11-302. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Aviation” means taking off, flying, or landing an airplane or aircraft; (2) “Charge” means an admission fee for permission to go upon or use the land, but does not include: (A) The sharing of game, fish, or other products of recreational use; or (B) Contributions in kind, services, or […]

§ 18-11-303. Construction

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to: (1) Create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to persons or property; or (2) Relieve any person using the land of another for recreational purposes from any obligation which he or she may have in the absence of this subchapter to exercise care […]

§ 18-11-304. Duty of care

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 18-11-307, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on the premises to persons entering for recreational purposes.

§ 18-11-305. Owner’s immunity from liability

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 18-11-307, an owner of land who, either directly or indirectly, invites or permits without charge any person to use his or her property for recreational purposes does not thereby: (1) Extend any assurance that the lands or premises are safe for any purpose; (2) Confer upon […]

§ 18-11-306. Land leased to state or political subdivision — Conservation easement

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of §§ 18-11-304 and 18-11-305 are applicable to the duties and liability of: (1) An owner of land leased to the state or a political subdivision of the state for recreational purposes; (2) An owner of an interest in the real property burdened by a conservation easement as […]

§ 18-11-307. Exceptions to owner’s immunity

Nothing in this subchapter limits in any way liability which otherwise exists: (1) For malicious, but not mere negligent, failure to guard or warn against an ultra-hazardous condition, structure, personal property, use, or activity actually known to the owner to be dangerous; and (2) For injury suffered in any case in which the owner of […]