S.D. Codified Laws § 32-20-19

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 32-20-19 - Assumption of risk of injury

A participant assumes the risks inherent in engaging in off-road vehicle activity. A participant is responsible for:

(1) Knowing the range of the participant's own ability to engage in off-road vehicle activity within the limits of the participant's ability considering the conditions;

(2) Maintaining control of the off-road vehicle's speed and course at all times while engaging in off-road vehicle activity;

(3) Heeding all posted warnings; and

(4) Refraining from acting in a manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of anyone.

The provisions of this section do not affect a product's liability cause of action based upon the design or manufacture of off-road vehicles or the safety equipment used incidental to the operation of an off-road vehicle.

SDCL 32-20-19

SL 2020, ch 120, § 3.

Added by S.L. 2020, ch. 120,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2020.