- A. Unless a ski area operator is in violation of the Ski Safety Act, with respect to the skiing area and ski lifts, and the violation is a proximate cause of the injury complained of, no action shall lie against such ski area operator by any skier or passenger or any representative of a skier or passenger. This prohibition shall not prevent the bringing of an action against a ski area operator for damages arising from injuries caused by negligent operation, maintenance or repair of the ski lift.
- B. No suit or action shall be maintained against any ski area operator for injuries incurred as a result of the use of a ski lift or ski area unless the same is commenced within three years of the time of the occurrence of the injuries complained of.
History: 1978 Comp., § 24-15-14, enacted by Laws 1979, ch. 279, § 11.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Liability of operator of skiing, tobogganing or bobsledding facilities for injury to patron or participant, 94 A.L.R.2d 1431, 95 A.L.R.3d 203.