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Home » US Law » 2020 Mississippi Code » Title 95 - Torts » Chapter 11 - Liability Exemption for Equine and Livestock Activities

§ 95-11-1. Legislative findings and intent

The Legislature recognizes that persons who participate in livestock shows or equine activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The Legislature also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from such activities. The Legislature finds, determines and declares that this chapter is […]

§ 95-11-3. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Engages in livestock shows or equine activity” means riding, training, providing or assisting in providing medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine or other livestock, whether mounted or unmounted, […]

§ 95-11-5. Extent of immunity from liability

Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an equine or livestock activity sponsor, an equine or livestock 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 or livestock […]

§ 95-11-7. Posting of warnings

Every equine or livestock activity sponsor and every equine or livestock professional shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (2) of this section. Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals or arenas where the equine or livestock activity sponsor or the […]