§ 52-21-60 — Required warnings; posting and maintenance of signs.

(A) An operator must post and maintain signs placed in clearly visible locations within the skating rink that contain the following warning notice: WARNING Under South Carolina law, an operator is not liable for an injury to or the death of a skater or spectator resulting from an inherent risk of skating, pursuant to Chapter 21 of Title 52, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. "Inherent risk of skating" means those dangers or risks which are an integral part of ice or roller skating including, but not limited to, injuries which result from incidental contact with other skaters or spectators, injuries which result from falls caused by loss of balance, and injuries which involve objects or artificial structures properly within the intended path of travel of the skater. In a skating facility, the decisions to wear a helmet or other safety equipment normally associated with outdoor skating is the responsibility of the skater and not the operator. (B) Failure to comply with the requirements concerning warning signs and notices provided in this section prevents an operator from invoking the privileges of immunity provided by this chapter.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 293, SECTION 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 7, 1996).