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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - LICENSE FOR MOTORCYCLES

     Introduced By: Representatives Jacquard, and Nunes

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2014

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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

thereto the following section:

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

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

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

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

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

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

or activity.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

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

motorcycle safety education program with civil immunity.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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