Haw. Rev. Stat. § 520-3

Current through Act 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 520-3 - Duty of care of owner limited

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 520-5, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes, or to persons entering for a purpose in response to a recreational user who requires assistance, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to rescue, medical care, or other form of assistance.

HRS § 520-3

Amended by L 2024, c 3,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2024.
L 1969, c 186, §3; am L 1997, c 272, §2

Hawaii Legal Reporter Citations

No duty. 79 HLR 79-0809; 80-1 HLR 800137.

Section renders United States not liable under Federal Tort Claims Act. 723 F.2d 705. Encompasses any land which is used for recreation; purpose of statute is to encourage landowners to allow others to use their land without threat of liability; type of landowner covered by statute, discussed. 696 F. Supp. 538. Cited: 902 F. Supp. 1207; 916 F. Supp. 1511.