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Title of bill
An act to amend the general obligations law and the labor law, in relation to the duties of skiers and snowboarders
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will prohibit a skier under the age of 15 from skiing or snowboarder from skiing or snowboarding without protective headgear. It is hoped that catastrophic injuries to children will be prevented by requiring such protection.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill will amend section 18-105 of the general obligations law by adding a new Subdivision 15, requiring a protective helmet to be worn by skiers under the age of fifteen; amend section 18-102 of the general obligations law by adding a new subdivision 8, defining snowboarders; add a new section 18-105-a of the general obligations law requiring a protective helmet to be Worn by snowboarders under the age of fifteen; amend section 18106 of the general obligations law by adding new paragraphs e and f to subdivision 1 requiring ski slope operators to offer for sale or rental protective headgear which meets ANSI standards as set forth by the Commissioner of Labor; amend subdivision 1 of section 867 of the labor law requiring ski slope operators to post notice in bold and conspicuous type a notice at point of transaction that skiers and snowboarders under the age of fifteen are required to wear protective headgear; add a new section 867-a of the labor law which would create sanctions against a ski area operator who fails to comply with this act.
Justification
It is recognized that skiing and snowboarding is a voluntary activity that may be hazardous regardless of all feasible safety measures that can be undertaken by ski area operators. However, the recent tragic death of the actress Natasha Richardson has brought into clearer focus the need for the taking of all available safety measures to protect the heads of those who ski or snowboard. Clearly, a child's brain and neurological system has yet to fully mature and is therefore much more vulnerable to trauma than an adults', and is deserving of the full protection of law.
Legislative history
2008-2007: A.5121A 2005-2006: A.760A 2003-2004: A.1771 2001-2002: A.5793 1999-2000: A.1437 1997-1998: A.8874
Fiscal implication
None.
Effective date
On the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become law.
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