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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry » Chapter 4-21 - Exemption from Liability Arising from Equine Activities

Section 4-21-1. – Definitions.

§ 4-21-1. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: (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 […]

Section 4-21-2. – General provisions.

§ 4-21-2. General provisions. Except as provided in § 4-21-3, 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 unless the equine activity sponsor, […]

Section 4-21-3. – Exceptions.

§ 4-21-3. Exceptions. (a) This chapter does not apply to horse racing meetings to which chapter 3 of title 41 is applicable. (b) Nothing in § 4-21-2 prevents or limits the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person: (1)(A) Provided […]

Section 4-21-4. – Posting and notification.

§ 4-21-4. Posting and notification. (a) Every equine professional shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b). These signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location in the proximity of the equine activity. The warning notice specified in subsection (b) shall appear on the sign in black letters, […]