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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A ski area operator shall equip a motorized snow-grooming vehicle with a light visible at any time the vehicle is moving on or in the vicinity of a ski slope or trail.
(b) When maintenance equipment is being employed to maintain or groom a ski slope or trail while the ski slope or trail is open to the public, the ski area operator shall place a conspicuous notice regarding the maintenance or grooming at or near the top of that ski slope or trail.
(c) A motor vehicle operated on the ski slope or trails of a ski area shall be equipped with at least
(1) one lighted head lamp;
(2) one lighted red tail lamp;
(3) a brake system maintained in operable condition; and
(4) a fluorescent flag at least 40 square inches mounted at least six feet above the bottom of the tracks.
(d) A ski area operator shall make available at reasonable fees, instruction and education regarding the inherent danger and risk of skiing and the duties imposed on skiers under this chapter. Notice of the availability of the instruction and education required under this subsection shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the ski area where lift tickets and ski school lessons are sold, in a position to be recognizable as a sign to skiers proceeding to the uphill loading point of each base area lift, and printed on equipment rental agreements.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 5. Amusements and Sports § 05.45.070. Other duties of ski area operators - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-5-amusements-and-sports/ak-st-sect-05-45-070/
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