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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - LICENSE FOR MOTORCYCLES

     Introduced By: Senators Raptakis, Sheehan, Lombardo, Picard, and DiPalma

     Date Introduced: April 25, 2013

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 31-10.1 of the General Laws entitled "Special License for

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Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Other Motor Driven Cycles" is hereby amended by adding

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thereto the following section:

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     31-10.1-1.3. Motorcycle education courses - landowner immunity from civil liability.

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– Any landowner, who allows their private property to be used, whether or not for a fee, as an

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instructional educational course for a certified motorcycle driver education program shall not be

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liable for any personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other loss or damage that may

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occur during the course of instruction or training. The immunity granted by this section shall not

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apply to willful or malicious failure to warn against a known dangerous condition, use, structure

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or activity.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - LICENSE FOR MOTORCYCLES

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     This act would provide landowners who allow private property to be used for a

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motorcycle safety education program with civil immunity.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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