§ 95-9-3. Liability exemption for sports officials; definitions; exceptions; application of section
Sports officials who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition in this state shall not be liable to any person or entity in any civil action for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen by virtue of actions or inactions related in any manner to officiating duties within the confines of the athletic facility […]
§ 95-9-5. Application of chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the liability of a person acting outside the scope of the volunteer activity, or as limiting a person’s right of recovery under provisions required to be contained in an automobile liability insurance policy or contract pursuant to Sections 83-11-101 through 83-11-111, Mississippi Code of 1972, and […]
§ 95-11-1. Legislative findings and intent
The Legislature recognizes that persons who participate in livestock shows or equine activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The Legislature also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from such activities. The Legislature finds, determines and declares that this chapter is […]
§ 95-11-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Engages in livestock shows or equine activity” means riding, training, providing or assisting in providing medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine or other livestock, whether mounted or unmounted, […]
§ 95-11-5. Extent of immunity from liability
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an equine or livestock activity sponsor, an equine or livestock professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities or livestock […]
§ 95-11-7. Posting of warnings
Every equine or livestock activity sponsor and every equine or livestock professional shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (2) of this section. Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals or arenas where the equine or livestock activity sponsor or the […]
§ 95-13-1. Definitions; liability exemption for sport-shooting ranges; notice and hearing; application of section
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Local unit of government” means a county, municipality or other entity of local government; “Person” means an individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, club, or other legal entity; and “Sport-shooting range” or “range” means an area designed and operated for the use of rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, […]
§ 95-15-1. Limitation of liability for report of suspicious activity or behavior
The School Safety Center within the State Department of Education shall develop and implement a statewide media campaign to prioritize and raise awareness for the “See Something, Say Something Act” established under this section, as well as the national campaign established by the United States Department of Homeland Security, as a measure to encourage good […]
§ 95-5-29. Limitation of actions; effect of recovery; claiming less than statutory penalty
An action for the remedies and penalties provided by Section 95-5-10 may be prosecuted in any court of competent jurisdiction within twenty-four (24) months from the time the injury was committed and not after. All other actions for any specific penalty given by this chapter may be prosecuted in any court of competent jurisdiction within […]
§ 95-5-31. Duty of possessor of real property to trespasser
For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Possessor of real property” means any person with a fee, reversionary, or easement interest in real property, including an owner, lessee, or other lawful occupant. “Trespasser” means a person who enters upon the property of another without permission and without an […]