Section 691.1731 – Short Title.

691.1731 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “trampoline court safety act”. History: 2014, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Feb. 18, 2014

Section 691.1732 – Definitions.

691.1732 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Institutional trampoline” means a trampoline court trampoline intended for use in a commercial or institutional facility. (b) “Operator” means a person that owns or controls or that has operational responsibility for a trampoline court. (c) “Spectator” means an individual who is present in a trampoline […]

Section 691.1733 – Operator; Duties.

691.1733 Operator; duties. Sec. 3. An operator shall do all of the following: (a) Post the duties of trampoliners and spectators as prescribed in this act and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of operators as prescribed in this act in conspicuous places. (b) Comply with the safety standards specified in ASTM F2970 – 13, “Standard […]

Section 691.1734 – Operator; Additional Duties.

691.1734 Operator; additional duties. Sec. 4. An operator shall do both of the following: (a) Deliver instructions concerning trampoline court rules to trampoliners before they participate in the trampoline court. The instructions may be delivered to trampoliners using video, audio, or computer-based programs, a prerecorded spiel, a written document, signage, verbal instruction, or other delivery […]

Section 691.1735 – Trampoliner; Duties.

691.1735 Trampoliner; duties. Sec. 5. While in a trampoline court, a trampoliner shall do all of the following: (a) Maintain reasonable control of his or her speed and course at all times. (b) Read and follow all posted signs and warnings. (c) Avoid bodily contact with other trampoliners or spectators. (d) Not run on trampolines, […]

Section 691.1736 – Acceptance of Dangers.

691.1736 Acceptance of dangers. Sec. 6. An individual who participates in trampolining accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary. Those dangers include, but are not limited to, injuries that result from collisions with other trampoliners or other spectators, injuries that result from falls, injuries that result […]

Section 691.1737 – Violation; Liability.

691.1737 Violation; liability. Sec. 7. A trampoliner, spectator, or operator who violates this act is liable in a civil action for damages for the portion of the loss or damage that results from the violation. History: 2014, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Feb. 18, 2014

Section 691.1738 – Exceptions.

691.1738 Exceptions. Sec. 8. This act does not apply to a person that operates a gymnastics club or facility to which all of the following apply: (a) The majority of the activities at the gymnastics club or facility are gymnastics-based. (b) The majority of the revenue from the gymnastics club or facility is derived through […]