Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-123

Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 1-1-123 - Assumption of risk
(a) Any person who takes part in any sport or recreational opportunity assumes the inherent risks in that sport or recreational opportunity, whether those risks are known or unknown, and is legally responsible for any and all damage, injury or death to himself or other persons or property that results from the inherent risks in that sport or recreational opportunity.
(b) A provider of any sport or recreational opportunity is not required to eliminate, alter or control the inherent risks within the particular sport or recreational opportunity.
(c) Actions based upon negligence of the provider wherein the damage, injury or death is not the result of an inherent risk of the sport or recreational opportunity shall be preserved pursuant to W.S. 1-1-109.
(d) The assumption of risk provisions in subsections (a) through (c) of this section apply irrespective of the age of the person assuming the risk.
(e) This act shall not apply to skiing in a ski area as defined by the Ski Safety Act.

W.S. 1-1-123

Amended by Laws 2017 , ch. 192, § 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Laws 2011 , ch. 91, § 1, eff. 3/2/2011.