Recreation Law

Negligently Luring Bears – Colorado C.R.S. § 33-6-131 Colorado law regulates the intentional placement of food or edible waste in the open when the purpose is to lure a wild bear. The statute in the uploaded source is C.R.S. § 33-6-131, “Knowingly luring bears.” The source identifies the statute as current through July 1, 2026, while also noting that the text was not yet final pending comparison…

Mississippi Rep Agreements – Contracts Between Out-of-State Principals and Commissioned Sales Representatives (§§ 75-87-1 — 75-87-7) Chapter 87. Contracts Between Out-of-State Principals and Commissioned Sales Representatives (§§ 75-87-1 — 75-87-7) Table of Contents 75-87-1. Definitions. 1 75-87-3. Sales representative contract to set forth means by which commissions shall be computed and paid.…

Kansas Rep Law – Commission Salespersons (§§ 44-341 — 44-347) 44-342. Same; termination of contractual relationship; penalty and interest for nonpayment, when. 1 44-343. Same; payment of undisputed commissions; effect of acceptance. 2 44-344. Same; deceased salesperson. 2 44-345. Same; corporate employees; liability for violation. 2 44-346. Same; proceedings to enforce act. 3 44-347. Same;…

10-1-700 Definitions. As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘Commission’ means compensation accruing to a sales representative for payment by a principal, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage of the dollar amount of orders or sales or as a specified amount per order or per sale. (2) ‘Principal’ means a person who does business in this state and who: (A) Manufactures, produces, imports,…

Lack of a PFD (life jacket) the number reason why boaters die. #2 dangerous waters like low--head dams, #3 Hypothermia, but wearing a PFD still the best way to stay alive on any water! https://rec-law.us/yeypf7m7

Camp Mystic, youth summer camp flooded last year and 27 people died, still can't reopen for the summer because its Emergency Plan is lacking. After this disaster law year, every camp or outdoor service should review its emergency plans https://rec-law.us/2p8vube8

5 year old boy riding chairlift alone at Blue Knob Ski Resort falls 20'. Parents charged with felony endangering the welfare of a child. Different approach to child falling of a lift & one you always think about! https://rec-law.us/4hsn6nrx

Want to create better skills in the mountains? American Alpine Club (AAC), Mentorship Program—Alpine Track is open. It is a year-long program designed to build advanced proficiency in alpine rock, ice, and glaciated terrain through practical coaching, teamwork, and technical field programs. Applications are due 5/15 https://rec-law.us/86jvakc9

International Slackline Association is reporting numerous Electrostatic Damage in highlines keeping slacklines up during storm season could lead to damage & possible failure of the line https://rec-law.us/bdffn5tu

To See a Review of this case go to: Plaintiff assumed the risk walking behind an Airbnb and not following the trail. Hlad v. Hirsch, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 267967 *; 2025 LX 611567 United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania December 31, 2025, Decided; December 31, 2025, Filed CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:23-CV-00785 Reporter 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 267967 *; 2025 LX 611567 TERESA…

Shimano agrees to a $11.5M penalty to be paid to the CPSC for failing to recall its Hollowtech II cranksets. @Shimano recently settled a class action over the cranksets. https://rec-law.us/2p84rx2x

I was interviewed on the SERMApod about the Austrian hiker who left his girlfriend on the mountain who died. You can listen to the program at https://rec-law.us/2y8j2y7a You get to see me too!

Semfri Children’s Helmets Recalled Due to violation of safety standard for bicycle helmets helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements https://rec-law.us/mu9v4w6w

6 people arrested for fraudulent rescues on Mt. Everest. Climbers have known for years, that guiding companies would call for rescues to get their guests back to Katmandu quickly & free. Nepal learned & arrested 6 executives of 3 different helicopter rescue services who Nepal says charged Insurance Co's more than $20M for rescues that were not needed. https://rec-law.us/ycxkp455