HB 2707
Creating the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act, establishes guidelines for mountain biking operations and responsibilities in West Virginia. It defines key terms like ‘aerial passenger tramway,’ ‘mountain bicyclist,’ and ‘trail system area,’ and outlines duties for trail system operators, mountain bicyclists, and passengers. Notably, the bill includes a prominent disclaimer requiring mountain bicyclists to acknowledge and assume the risks associated with the sport, limiting the liability of trail system operators for certain incidents.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to mountain biking and trail systems.
- Establishes duties for trail system operators, including marking trails, providing emergency response, and maintaining trail conditions.
- Outlines responsibilities for mountain bicyclists, emphasizing personal responsibility and adherence to trail rules.
- Specifies passenger duties and restrictions related to aerial passenger tramways.
- Requires trail system operators to carry public liability insurance.
- Includes a mandatory disclaimer for mountain bicyclists acknowledging the inherent risks of the sport.
- Addresses liability for minor participants through a release form.
- Requires trail system operators to have trained emergency medical personnel on duty.
Who is affected
- Mountain bicyclists
- Trail system operators
- Passengers on aerial passenger tramways
- West Virginia residents and visitors engaging in mountain biking
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Primary sponsor
W. Clark
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