Railroad rights-of-way; passage permitted for access to lands used for recreational purposes, etc. (SB546)
Introduced By
Sen.
John Edwards (D-Roanoke)
John Edwards
(D-Roanoke)
Served: 1996–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Landowner liability arising from recreational activities; railroad rights-of-way. Ensures that railroad rights-of-way may be used for recreational purposes and for access to lands being used for recreational purposes without the easement holder owing a duty of care to the user. This exemption from civil liability already exists for landowners, but does not explicitly include railroad rights-of-way. The exemption does not apply if the landowner charges a fee for the use of the lands and does include gross negligence or willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition.
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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