Section 42-13-3 – Definitions.
As used in the Equine Liability Act: A. “equine” means a llama, horse, pony, mule, donkey or hinny; B. “equine activities” means: (1) equine shows, fairs, competitions, rodeos, gymkhanas, performances or parades that involve any or all breeds of equines and any of the equine disciplines; (2) training or teaching activities; (3) boarding equines; (4) […]
Section 42-13-4 – Limitation on liability.
A. No person, corporation or partnership is liable for personal injuries to or for the death of a rider that may occur as a result of the behavior of equine animals while engaged in any equine activities. B. No person, corporation or partnership shall make any claim against, maintain any action against or recover from […]
Section 42-13-5 – Posting of notice.
Operators, owners, trainers and promoters of equine activities or equine facilities, including but not limited to stables, clubhouses, ponyride strings, fairs and arenas, and persons engaged in instructing or renting equine animals shall post clearly visible signs at one or more prominent locations that shall include a warning regarding the inherent risks of the equine […]
Section 42-13-2 – Legislative purpose and findings.
The legislature recognizes that persons who participate in or observe equine activities may incur injuries as a result of the numerous inherent risks involved in such activities. The legislature also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous personal and economic benefits from such activities. It is the purpose of the legislature to encourage […]
Section 42-13-1 – Short title.
This act [42-13-1 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Equine Liability Act”. History: Laws 1993, ch. 117, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For prohibition on unlawful tripping of a horse, see 30-18-11 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1993, ch. 117 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, […]