78B-4-508 - Limitation on liability of hockey facilities.
78B-4-508. Limitation on liability of hockey facilities.
(1) As used in this section, "hockey facility" means a facility where hockey iscustomarily played or practiced and the general public is charged an admission fee to attend.
(2) The owner or operator of a hockey facility is not liable for any injury to the person orproperty of any person as a result of that person being hit by a hockey puck or stick unless:
(a) the person is situated completely behind a board, glass, or similar barrier and theboard, glass, or barrier is defective; or
(b) the injury is caused by negligent or willful and wanton conduct in connection with thegame of hockey by the owner or operator or any hockey player, coach, or manager employed bythe owner or operator.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session