New Jersey § 5:15-9

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:15-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5:15-9.

Notwithstanding any provisions of sections 3 and 4 of this act 1 to the contrary, the following actions or lack thereof on the part of operators shall

be exceptions to the limitation on liability for operators: a. Knowingly providing equipment or tack that is faulty to the extent that it causes

or contributes to injury. b. Failure to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the participant's ability

to safely manage the particular equine animal, based on the participant's representation

of his ability, or the representation of the guardian, or trainer of that person standing

in loco parentis, if a minor. c. A case in which the participant is injured or killed by a known dangerous latent

condition on property owned or controlled by the equine animal activity operator and

for which warning signs have not been posted. d. An act or omission on the part of the operator that constitutes negligent disregard

for the participant's safety, which act or omission causes the injury, and e. Intentional injuries to the participant caused by the operator. 1

N.J.S.A. §§ 5:15-3 and 5:15-4.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:15-9

What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:15-9 cover?

Section 5:15-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 5:15-9?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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How does New Jersey § 5:15-9 apply to my situation?

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