Rhode Island § 41-8-3 - Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers
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§ 41-8-3. Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-8-3
§ 41-8-3. Leaving the scene of an accident.
Any person who is involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of the accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself or herself before notifying the proper authorities or obtaining assistance, knowing that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200).
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 116, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 41-8-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 41-8-3 cover?
Section 41-8-3 ("Responsibility and Liability of Ski Operators and Skiers") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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