772.19 – Exemption.
772.19 Exemption.—No damages shall be recoverable under this chapter against the state or its agencies, instrumentalities, subdivisions, or municipalities. History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
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. […]
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 […]
774.001 – Legislative findings and intent.
774.001 Legislative findings and intent.—The Legislature finds that the number of asbestos-related claims has increased significantly in recent years and threatens the continued viability of a number of uniquely situated companies that have not ever manufactured, sold, or distributed asbestos or asbestos products and are liable only as successor corporations. This liability has created an overpowering […]
774.002 – Definitions.
774.002 Definitions.— (1) “Asbestos claim” means any claim, wherever or whenever made, for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of, based on, or in any way related to asbestos, including: (a) The health effects of exposure to asbestos, including any claim for: 1. Personal injury or death; 2. Mental or emotional injury; 3. Risk of disease or other […]
774.003 – Applicability.
774.003 Applicability.— (1) The limitations in s. 774.004 apply to a corporation that is a successor and became a successor before January 1, 1972, or is any of that successor corporation’s successors. (2) The limitations in s. 774.004 do not apply to: (a) Workers’ compensation benefits paid by or on behalf of an employer to an employee under chapter […]