Section 445.1721 – Short Title.

445.1721 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “roller skating safety act of 1988”. History: 1988, Act 389, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989

Section 445.1722 – Definitions.

445.1722 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Emergency personnel” means police, fire, or other appropriate emergency medical personnel. (b) “Operator” means a person or entity who owns or controls or who has operational responsibility for a roller skating center. (c) “Roller skater” means a person wearing roller skates while that person is […]

Section 445.1723 – Duties of Roller Skating Center Operator.

445.1723 Duties of roller skating center operator. Sec. 3. Each roller skating center operator shall do all of the following: (a) Post the duties of roller skaters and spectators as prescribed in this act and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of operators as prescribed in this act in conspicuous places. (b) Comply with the safety […]

Section 445.1724 – Duties of Roller Skater.

445.1724 Duties of roller skater. Sec. 4. While in a roller skating area, each roller skater shall do all of the following: (a) Maintain reasonable control of his or her speed and course at all times. (b) Read all posted signs and warnings. (c) Maintain a proper lookout to avoid other roller skaters and objects. […]

Section 445.1725 – Acceptance of Dangers Inherent in Roller Skating.

445.1725 Acceptance of dangers inherent in roller skating. Sec. 5. Each person who participates in roller skating accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary. Those dangers include, but are not limited to, injuries that result from collisions with other roller skaters or other spectators, injuries that […]

Section 445.1726 – Violation; Civil Action for Damages.

445.1726 Violation; civil action for damages. Sec. 6. A roller skater, spectator, or operator who violates this act shall be liable in a civil action for damages for that portion of the loss or damage resulting from the violation. History: 1988, Act 389, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989