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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A nonprofit organization sponsoring a rodeo, cowboy polo, cutting horse, O-Mok-See, trail riding, horse packing, horse show, or jackpot roping event, or employee of the organization, is not liable for injuries suffered by a contestant as a result of the contestant's voluntary participation in the event except for injuries caused by a willful or wanton act of the sponsoring organization or its employees.
(2) For purposes of this section, a minor is considered to be in voluntary participation in an event if:
(a) the minor has provided written consent to participate in the event; and
(b) the consent is approved by one of the minor's parents or by the minor's legal guardian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations § 27-1-733. Liability of nonprofit organizations and their employees for injuries suffered in sponsored rodeo and similar events - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-27-civil-liability-remedies-and-limitations/mt-st-27-1-733/
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