SB 595
Creating Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill, the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act, establishes guidelines for mountain biking in West Virginia. It defines key terms like ‘mountain bicyclist,’ ‘trail system operator,’ and ‘aerial passenger tramway,’ and outlines the responsibilities of each party involved. Specifically, trail system operators must maintain trails, provide emergency response information, and post a warning about assumed risks. Mountain bicyclists are required to assess their abilities and ride safely, while passengers must follow tramway safety procedures. The bill also includes a release form for minor participants.
Key provisions
- Defines terms related to mountain biking and aerial passenger tramways.
- Establishes duties for trail system operators, including trail maintenance and emergency preparedness.
- Requires trail system operators to post a warning about assumed risks of mountain biking.
- Outlines passenger responsibilities on aerial passenger tramways.
- Specifies mountain bicyclist duties, including assessing ability and riding safely.
- Requires trail system operators to carry public liability insurance.
- Provides a mechanism for releasing liability for minor participants through a signed form.
- Mandates conspicuous marking of mountain bike trails with names and difficulty ratings.
Who is affected
- Mountain bicyclists
- Trail system operators
- Passengers on aerial passenger tramways
- West Virginia residents and visitors engaging in mountain biking
- Local emergency response agencies
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