Bill > S1319

This bill, concerning the recreational tramway board, aims to update existing laws to reflect a broader range of activities at ski areas. It expands the definition of "Recreational tramway" to include devices like snowboards, sleds, and tubes, and redefines "skier" to encompass individuals participating in these activities, not just those on skis. The bill also clarifies what constitutes a "Ski slope or trail" to include areas for tubing, freestyle terrain with jumps and half-pipes, and other similar features. Furthermore, it modifies provisions regarding liability, stating that ski area operators are not liable for damages arising from inherent risks in activities like snowboarding, tubing, and sledding, and clarifies that skiers and participants are responsible for their own actions and collisions, especially when using areas designated as closed or deviating from marked trails. Finally, it updates penalties for violations of tramway regulations, increasing the potential fine to $20,000 and imposing penalties for operating a tramway after a license suspension or revocation.