HF 221

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; regulating liability on
land used for recreational purposes; modifying the
definition of recreational purpose; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2004, section 604A.21, subdivision 5.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 604A.21,
subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Recreational purpose.

"Recreational purpose"
includes, but is not limited to, hunting; trapping; fishing;
swimming; boating; camping; picnicking; hiking; new text begin rock climbing;
exploring caves; new text end bicycling; horseback riding; firewood
gathering; pleasure driving, including snowmobiling and the
operation of any motorized vehicle or conveyance upon a road or
upon or across land in any manner, including recreational trail
use; nature study; water skiing; winter sports; and viewing or
enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites.

Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.
new text end

new text begin Section 1 is effective August 1, 2005, and applies to
causes of action arising on or after that date.
new text end