Georgia § 51-3-23 - Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 51-3-23 — Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-3-23. Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation.
Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Code Section 51-3-25, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the property for recreational purposes does not thereby: Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act of omission of such persons. (Ga. L. 1965, p. 476, § 4.) Law reviews. - For annual survey on local government law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 205 (2017). For annual survey on local government law, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 177 (2018). For annual survey on trial practice and procedure, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 253 (2018).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 51-3-23
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 51-3-23 cover?
Section 51-3-23 ("Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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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