8 §603. Short title

§603. Short title This subchapter is known and may be cited as the “Roller-skating Safety Act.”   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).

8 §604. Definitions

§604. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] 1.  Operator.  “Operator” means a person or entity who owns or controls, or who has operational responsibility for, a roller-skating rink. An operator may include the State or a political […]

8 §605. Duties of operators

§605. Duties of operators An operator shall:   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] 1.  Post duties.  Post in conspicuous places of the roller-skating rink the duties of skaters and inherent dangers of skating as provided in sections 606 and 607;   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] 2.  Compliance with standards.  Comply with the safety standards […]

8 §606. Duties and conduct of skaters

§606. Duties and conduct of skaters 1.  Ability.  Each skater shall know the range of that skater’s ability to travel while on roller skates and shall skate within the limits of that ability.   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] 2.  Control.  Each skater shall maintain control of the skater’s speed and course at all times […]

8 §607. Inherent dangers

§607. Inherent dangers Insofar as the dangers inherent in roller skating are obvious, by participating in roller skating a person accepts those dangers. Those dangers include, but are not limited to, injuries that result from collisions with other skaters or spectators, injuries that result from falls and injuries that involve objects or artificial structures properly […]

8 §608. Violation; liability

§608. Violation; liability A skater or operator who violates this subchapter is liable to an injured person in a civil action for damages resulting from the violation.   [PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 124 (NEW).