Pennsylvania § 7729 - Liability of owner for negligence.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7729 — Liability of owner for negligence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7729. Liability of owner for negligence.
(a) General rule.--Negligence in the use or operation of a snowmobile or an ATV is attributable to the owner. Every owner of a snowmobile or an ATV used or operated in this Commonwealth shall be liable and responsible for death or injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the use or operation of such snowmobile or ATV by any person using or operating the snowmobile or ATV with the permission, express or implied, of such owner.
(b) Exception.--The negligence of the operator shall not be attributed to the owner as to any claim or cause of action accruing to the operator or his legal representative for such injuries or death.
(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7729 cover?
Section 7729 ("Liability of owner for negligence.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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