Summary:

 House Bill 29 (HB 29) expands the limitation of liability of landowners to include special districts organized pursuant to Chapter 73 NMSA 1978. 

 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 29 (HB 29) amends Section 17-4-7 NMSA 1978 by expanding the limitation of liability of landowners to include special districts organized pursuant to Chapter 73 NMSA 1978 when the landowner allows any person or group to use the land for certain recreational activities without charge.  It also adds these special districts to the subsection concerning an exception from this limitation of liability that currently applies to owners, lessees and persons in control of the lands when they require consideration for the use of the land.

 

Current Law:

 Section 17-4-7 NMSA 1978 establishes limitations on liability for an owner, lessee or person in control of certain lands who grants permission to any person or group to use such land for certain recreational activities without any consideration.  This limitation does not apply when the owner, lessee or person in control of the lands requires consideration for the use of the land.