§520-1 Purpose. 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 toward persons entering thereon for such purposes. [L 1969, c 186, §1] Case Notes Cited: 557 F.2d 1308 (1977); 916 F. Supp. 1511 (1996).
§520-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter: “Charge” means the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land. “House guest” means any person specifically invited by the owner or a member of the owner’s household to visit at the owner’s home whether for dinner, or […]
§520-3 Duty of care of owner limited. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 520-6, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such […]
§520-4 Liability of owner limited. (a) Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 520-6, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the property for recreational purposes does not: (1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; (2) Confer […]
§520-5 Exceptions to limitations. Nothing in this chapter limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists: (1) For wilful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, or structure which the owner knowingly creates or perpetuates and for wilful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous activity […]
§520-6 Persons using land. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to: (1) Create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to persons or property. (2) Relieve any person using the land of another for recreational purposes from any obligation which the person may have in the absence of this chapter to […]
§520-7 Rights. No person shall gain any rights to any land by prescription or otherwise, as a result of any usage thereof for recreational purposes as provided in this chapter. [L 1969, c 186, §7]
§520-8 Rules and regulations. The department of land and natural resources shall make rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 91, as it deems necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter. [L 1969, c 186, §8]
