Minnesota § 604.055 - WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 604.055 — WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 604.055. WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT
Subdivision 1.Certain agreements are void and unenforceable.
An agreement between parties for a consumer service, including a recreational activity, that purports to release, limit, or waive the liability of one party for damage, injuries, or death resulting from conduct that constitutes greater than ordinary negligence is against public policy and void and unenforceable.
The agreement, or portion thereof, is severable from a release, limitation, or waiver of liability for damage, injuries, or death resulting from conduct that constitutes ordinary negligence or for risks that are inherent in a particular activity.
Subd. 2.Party or parties.
For the purposes of this section, "party" or "parties" includes a person, agent, servant, or employee of that party or parties, and includes a minor or another who is authorized to sign or accept the agreement on behalf of the minor.
Subd. 3.Other void and unenforceable agreements.
This section does not prevent a court from finding that an agreement is void and unenforceable as against public policy on other grounds or under other law.
Subd. 4.Nonapplication to certain claims.
This section does not apply to claims against the state pursuant to section 3.736 or a municipality pursuant to section 466.02.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 604.055
What does Minnesota Statutes § 604.055 cover?
Section 604.055 ("WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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