2022 Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 31. Limited Liability
Chapter 10. Limited Liability Arising From the Public Use of School Facilities for Physical Fitness Activities
34-31-10-11. Contents of Warning Notice

Universal Citation: IN Code § 34-31-10-11 (2022)

Sec. 11. (a) The warning notice described in sections 9 through 10 of this chapter must state the following:

WARNING

Under Indiana law, a school is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in physical fitness activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of the physical fitness activity.

Inherent risks of physical fitness activities include risks of injury inherent in exercise, the nature of a sport, the use of exercise equipment, or the use of a facility provided by a school. Inherent risks also include the potential that you may act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or that other participants may act in a manner that may result in injury or death to you.

You are assuming the risk of participating in this physical fitness activity.

(b) If the warning notice set forth in subsection (a) is posted on a sign as described in section 9(1) of this chapter, the warning must be posted on the sign in letters at least one (1) inch in height and the sign must be placed in a location where participants will likely be present during the school physical fitness activity.

(c) If the warning notice set forth in subsection (a) is included in a written contract as described section 10 of this chapter, the notice must be in at least 14 point boldface type.

As added by P.L.220-2013, SEC.3.

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