Section 32-6-1. – Purpose of chapter.

§ 32-6-1. Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage owners of land to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting their liability to persons entering thereon for those purposes. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 375, § 1.

Section 32-6-2. – Definitions.

§ 32-6-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Charge” means the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land; (2) “Land” means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty; (3) “Owner” means the […]

Section 32-6-3. – Liability of landowner.

§ 32-6-3. Liability of landowner. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 32-6-5, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use that property for recreational purposes does not thereby: (1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; (2) Confer […]

Section 32-6-4. – Land leased to state.

§ 32-6-4. Land leased to state. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of § 32-6-3 and this section shall be deemed applicable to the duties and liability of an owner of land leased to the state or any subdivision or agency thereof or land that the state or any subdivision or agency thereof possesses […]

Section 32-6-5. – Limitation on chapter.

§ 32-6-5. Limitation on chapter. (a) Nothing in this chapter limits in any way any liability that, but for this chapter, otherwise exists: (1) For the willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity after discovering the user’s peril; or (2) For any injury suffered in any […]

Section 32-6-6. – Construction of chapter.

§ 32-6-6. Construction of chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: (1) Create a duty of care or ground of liability for an injury to persons or property; (2) Relieve any person using the land of another for recreational purposes from any obligation that he or she may have in the absence of […]

Section 32-6-7. – Repealed.

§ 32-6-7. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 375, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 234, § 2, effective August 6, 1996.