Mississippi § 89-2-1 - Declaration of purpose; effect of opening property for outdoor recreational purposes.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 89-2-1 — Declaration of purpose; effect of opening property for outdoor recreational purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89-2-1. Declaration of purpose; effect of opening property for outdoor recreational purposes.
The purpose of this article is to encourage persons to make available to the public land and water areas for outdoor recreational purposes. A lessee or owner who opens a land or water area to the public for outdoor recreational purposes shall not, by opening such land or water for such use: Be presumed to extend any assurance that such land or water area is safe for any purpose; Incur any duty of care toward a person who goes on the land or water area; or Become liable or responsible for any injury to persons or property caused by the act or omission of a person who goes on the land or water area. The foregoing applies, whether the person going on the land or water area is an invitee, licensee, trespasser or otherwise.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 89-2-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 89-2-1 cover?
Section 89-2-1 ("Declaration of purpose; effect of opening property for outdoor recreational purposes.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 89-2-1?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 89-2-1" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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