The purpose of this article is to encourage owners of land to make land and water areas available for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon for such purposes. Source: L. 69: R&RE, p. 411, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-4-1. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 53, § 1, effective March […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Charge” means a consideration paid for entry upon or use of the land or any facilities thereon or adjacent thereto; except that, in a case of land leased to a public entity or in which a public entity has been granted an easement or other […]
Subject to the provision of section 33-41-105, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits, without charge, any person to use such property for recreational purposes does not thereby: Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or […]
Nothing in this article limits in any way any liability which would otherwise exist: For willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a known dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity likely to cause harm; For injury suffered by any person in any case where the owner of land charges the person who enters […]
Nothing in this article shall be construed to: Create, enlarge, or affect in any manner any liability for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a known dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity likely to cause harm, or for injury suffered by any person in any case where the owner of land charges […]
The prevailing party in any civil action by a recreational user for damages against a landowner who allows the use of the landowner’s property for public recreational purposes shall recover the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. Source: L. 97: Entire section added, p. 54, § 6, […]
No other state of the United States, or agency or political subdivision thereof, shall acquire, own, or operate any land or interest therein in the state of Colorado for park or recreational purposes, except under the terms of an interstate compact. Source: L. 75: Entire section added, p. 1335, § 1, effective May 22.
