Mont. Code Ann. § 23-2-651
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23-2-651 Purpose
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23-2-651 . Purpose. The legislature finds that snowmobiling is a major recreational sport and a major industry in this state and recognizes that among the attractions of the sport are risks, inherent and otherwise. The state has a legitimate interest in:
(1) maintaining the economic viability of the snowmobiling industry by discouraging claims based on damages resulting from risks inherent in the sport;
(2) clarifying what the inherent risks of snowmobiling are; and
(3) establishing the duties of snowmobilers and snowmobile area operators.
(1) maintaining the economic viability of the snowmobiling industry by discouraging claims based on damages resulting from risks inherent in the sport;
(2) clarifying what the inherent risks of snowmobiling are; and
(3) establishing the duties of snowmobilers and snowmobile area operators.
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