W. Va. Code § 19-25-6

Current through 2024 First Special Session

Section 19-25-6 - Limiting duty of landowner for use of land for military, law-enforcement or homeland-security purposes

Notwithstanding the provisions of section four of this article to the contrary, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for military, law-enforcement or homeland-defense training purposes, regardless of whether any charge is made therefor, or to give any warning of a dangerous or hazardous condition, use, structure or activity on the premises to persons entering for those purposes.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section four of this article to the contrary, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits, either with or without charge, any person to use the property for military, law-enforcement or homeland-defense training purposes does not thereby:

(a) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;

(b) confer upon those persons the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or

(c) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of those persons.

W. Va. Code § 19-25-6

Amended by 2012 Acts, ch. 116 (SB 605), eff. 6/8/2012.