773.06 – Helmet Requirements; Penalties.
773.06 Helmet requirements; penalties.— (1) As used in this section, the term “equine” has the same meaning as provided in s. 773.01. (2) A child who is younger than 16 years of age must wear a helmet that meets the current applicable standards of the American Society of Testing and Materials for protective headgear used in horseback riding […]
773.01 – Definitions.
773.01 Definitions.—As used in ss. 773.01-773.05: (1) “Engages in an equine activity” means riding, training, assisting in veterinary treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted, visiting or touring or utilizing an equine facility as part of an organized event or activity, or any person assisting a participant or show management. […]
773.02 – General Provisions.
773.02 General provisions.—Except as provided in s. 773.03, an equine activity sponsor, an equine 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 and, except as provided in s. 773.03, no […]
773.03 – Limitation on Liability for Equine Activity; Exceptions.
773.03 Limitation on liability for equine activity; exceptions.— (1) This section applies to the horseracing industry as defined in chapter 550. (2) Nothing in s. 773.02 shall prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person: (a) Provided the equipment or tack, […]
773.04 – Posting and Notification.
773.04 Posting and notification.— (1) Every equine activity sponsor and equine professional shall: (a) Post and maintain one or more signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (2). These signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location near to where the equine activity begins. The warning notice specified in subsection (2) shall appear on the […]
773.05 – Limitation on Liability of Persons Making Land Available to Public for Recreational Purposes.
773.05 Limitation on liability of persons making land available to public for recreational purposes.—Nothing in ss. 773.01-773.05 shall be construed to limit in any way the limitation of liability granted to private citizens who allow the public to use their land for recreational purposes, as provided in s. 375.251. History.—s. 92, ch. 93-169; s. 94, ch. […]