2022 Georgia Code
Title 51 - Torts
Chapter 3 - Liability of Owners and Occupiers of Land
Article 2 - Owners of Property Used for Recreational Purposes
§ 51-3-23. Effect of Invitation or Permission to Use Land for Recreation

Universal Citation: GA Code § 51-3-23 (2022)

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Code Section 51-3-25, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the property for recreational purposes does not thereby:

  1. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;
  2. Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or
  3. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act of omission of such persons.

History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 476, § 4.

Law reviews.

For annual survey on local government law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 205 (2017).

For annual survey on local government law, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 177 (2018).

For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 253 (2018).

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