57-14-4 — Owner's permitting another to use land without charge -- Effect.


     57-14-4.   Owner's permitting another to use land without charge -- Effect.
     Except as provided in Subsection 57-14-6(1), an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge or for a nominal fee of not more than $1 per year any person to use the land for any recreational purpose does not thereby:
     (1) make any representation or extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;
     (2) confer upon the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed;
     (3) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to persons or property caused by an act or omission of the person or any other person who enters upon the land; or
     (4) owe any duty to curtail the owner's use of his land during its use for recreational purposes.

Amended by Chapter 62, 1997 General Session