as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to civil actions; regulating liability on 1.3 land used for recreational purposes; modifying the 1.4 definition of recreational purpose; amending Minnesota 1.5 Statutes 2002, section 604A.21, subdivision 5. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 604A.21, 1.8 subdivision 5, is amended to read: 1.9 Subd. 5. [RECREATIONAL PURPOSE.] "Recreational purpose" 1.10 includes, but is not limited to, hunting; trapping; fishing; 1.11 swimming; boating; camping; picnicking; hiking; rock climbing; 1.12 exploring caves; bicycling; horseback riding; firewood 1.13 gathering; pleasure driving, including snowmobiling and the 1.14 operation of any motorized vehicle or conveyance upon a road or 1.15 upon or across land in any manner, including recreational trail 1.16 use; nature study; water skiing; winter sports; and viewing or 1.17 enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites. 1.18 Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.] 1.19 Section 1 is effective August 1, 2004, and applies to 1.20 causes of action arising on or after that date.