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M E M O R A N D U M
January 23, 1997

SUBJECT: Sectional Summary of HB 30

TO: Representative Eldon Mulder; Attn: Dennis DeWitt

FROM: Michael F. Ford, Legislative Counsel

You have requested a sectional summary of the above-described bill.

As a preliminary matter, note that a sectional summary of a bill should not be considered an authoritative interpretation of the bill and the bill itself is the best statement of its contents. If you would like an interpretation of the bill as it may apply to a particular set of circumstances, please advise.

Section 1

Sec. 05.50.010. - Prohibits a person from bringing a lawsuit against a municipality, for an injury resulting from an inherent danger and risk of skateboarding at a municipal skateboarding facility.

Sec. 05.50.020. - Describes the effect of a violation of AS 05.50. A municipality or other person who violates AS 05.50 is negligent and civilly liable to the extent the violation causes injury or property damage. Provides that if an injury occurs and an inherent danger and risk of skateboarding was a contributory factor or the injured person violated a provision of AS 05.50, that a municipality is not liable unless the municipality also violated a provision of AS 05.50.

Sec. 05.50.030. - Sets out the duties of a person who uses a municipal skateboarding facility.

Sec. 05.50.040. - Requires that municipalities maintain a sign system for protection and instruction of skateboarders.

Sec. 05.50.050. - Sets out the duties and responsibilities of a skateboarder who uses a municipal skateboarding facility.

Sec. 05.50.060. - Requires that a municipality must allow a person participating in a skateboard competition to visually inspect the course or area. Provides that a person participating in a skateboard competition assumes certain risks and cannot hold the municipality liable for the assumed risks.

Sec. 05.50.100. - Definitions.

Section 2. Applicability section.

Section 3. Effective date.

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