Bill > HB1981

This bill amends Arkansas law by revising the definitions of "outdoor recreation operator" and "tramway operator" in the recreational tramways statute. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing definitions to explicitly exclude political subdivisions of the state (such as local governments or municipalities) from being considered as operators. Under the proposed changes, the definitions will now clarify that while an outdoor recreation operator or tramway operator can include an agency of the state and its employees, agents, or representatives, political subdivisions are specifically carved out and will not be considered operators. The bill appears to be a technical clarification that precisely defines who can be considered an operator in the context of outdoor recreation areas and recreational tramways, potentially to address legal or administrative uncertainties in the existing statute. The amendments seem designed to create more precise language about the status and responsibilities of different types of entities in managing recreational facilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1981&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R