§ 2211. — 2211. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 48, Sec. 1.)

(a)
A space flight entity providing space flight activities to a participant shall have each participant sign a warning statement that shall contain, at a minimum, and in addition to any language required by federal law, the following notice:
“WARNING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I understand and acknowledge that, under
California law, there is limited civil liability for bodily injury, including death, emotional injury, or property damage, sustained by a participant as a result of the inherent risks associated with space flight activities provided by a space flight entity. I have given my informed consent to participate in space flight activities after receiving a description of the inherent risks associated with space flight activities, as required by federal law pursuant to Section 50905 of Title 51 of the United States Code and Section 460.45 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The consent that I have given acknowledges that the inherent risks associated with space flight activities include, but are not limited to, risk of bodily injury, including death, emotional injury, and property damage. I understand and acknowledge that I am participating in space flight activities at my own risk. I have been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney before signing this statement.”
(b)
Failure to comply with the requirements provided in this section shall prevent a space flight entity from invoking the privileges of immunity provided by Section 2212.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to be contrary to the public policy of this state.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 48, Sec. 1. (SB 415) Effective January 1, 2015.