Section 518 – Limitation on liability of employer for employee convicted of offense.
Affected by 63I-1-278 on 7/1/2025 Effective 5/4/2022 78B-4-518. Limitation on liability of employer for employee convicted of offense. (1) As used in this section: (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), “employee” means an individual whom an employer hired for compensation to perform services. (ii) “Employee” does not include an independent contractor as defined […]
Section 508 – Limitation on liability of hockey facilities.
78B-4-508. Limitation on liability of hockey facilities. (1) As used in this section, “hockey facility” means a facility where hockey is customarily played or practiced and the general public is charged an admission fee to attend. (2) The owner or operator of a hockey facility is not liable for any injury to the person or […]
Section 509 – Inherent risks of certain recreational activities — Claim barred against county or municipality — No effect on duty or liability of person participating in recreational activity or other person.
Effective 5/12/2020 78B-4-509. Inherent risks of certain recreational activities — Claim barred against county or municipality — No effect on duty or liability of person participating in recreational activity or other person. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Inherent risks” means any danger, condition, and potential for personal injury or property damage that is […]
Section 510 – Affirmative defense for liquified petroleum gas industry.
78B-4-510. Affirmative defense for liquified petroleum gas industry. (1) In any action for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage in which a seller, supplier, installer, handler, or transporter of liquified petroleum gas is named as a defendant, it shall be an affirmative defense to liability that: (a) the equipment or appliance which caused […]
Section 511 – Regulation of firearms reserved to state — Lawsuits prohibited.
78B-4-511. Regulation of firearms reserved to state — Lawsuits prohibited. (1) As prescribed by Section 76-10-500, all authority to regulate firearms is reserved to the state through the Legislature. (2) A person who lawfully designs, manufactures, markets, advertises, transports, or sells firearms or ammunition to the public may not be sued by the state or […]
Section 512 – Definitions — Participation in an agricultural tourism activity — Limitations on civil liability.
Effective 5/12/2015 78B-4-512. Definitions — Participation in an agricultural tourism activity — Limitations on civil liability. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Agricultural tourism activity” means an educational or recreational activity that: (i) takes place on a farm or ranch or other commercial agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, or forestry operation; and (ii) allows an individual […]
Section 513 – Cause of action for defective construction.
78B-4-513. Cause of action for defective construction. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), an action for defective design or construction is limited to breach of the contract, whether written or otherwise, including both express and implied warranties. (2) An action for defective design or construction may include damage to other property or physical personal […]
Section 514 – Definitions — Immunity for architects and engineers during emergencies.
Effective 5/12/2015 78B-4-514. Definitions — Immunity for architects and engineers during emergencies. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Architect” means a person licensed in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 3a, Architects Licensing Act. (b) “Declared state of emergency” means a state of emergency declared by the governor of this state or by the chief […]
Section 515 – Limitation on liability for greenhouse gases.
78B-4-515. Limitation on liability for greenhouse gases. (1) “Greenhouse gas” means water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons. (2) A person residing or doing business in this state may not be held liable for damage or injury to another arising out of any actual or potential effect on climate caused by contributions […]
Section 516 – Immunity for providing assistance in a suicide emergency.
Effective 5/14/2019 78B-4-516. Immunity for providing assistance in a suicide emergency. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Emergency care” means assistance or advice offered to avoid, mitigate, or attempt to mitigate the effects of a suicide emergency. (b) “Suicide emergency” means an occurrence that reasonably indicates an individual is at risk of dying or […]