Alabama § 35-15-23 - Limitations on Legal Liability of Owner.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-15-23 — Limitations on Legal Liability of Owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-15-23. Limitations on Legal Liability of Owner.
Except as expressly provided in this article, an owner of outdoor recreational land who either invites or permits non-commercial public recreational use of such land does not by invitation or permission thereby:
(1) Extend any assurance that the outdoor recreational land is safe for any purpose;
(2) Assume responsibility for or incur legal liability for any injury to the person or property owned or controlled by a person as a result of the entry on or use of such land by such person for any recreational purpose; or
(3) Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-15-23
What does Code of Alabama § 35-15-23 cover?
Section 35-15-23 ("Limitations on Legal Liability of Owner.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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