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West Virginia Whitewater Responsibility Act
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THIS IS THE LAW THAT OUTLINES YOUR DUTIES AS A PARTICIPANT
• (a) Participants have a duty to act as would a reasonably prudent person when engaging in recreational activities offered by commercial whitewater outfitters and commercial whitewater guides in the states.
• (b) No Participant may:
(1) Board upon or embark upon any commercial whitewater expedition when intoxicated or under the influence of non intoxicating beer, intoxicating beverages or controlled substances; or
(2)Fail to advise the trip leader or the trip guide of any known health problems during the course of the commercial whitewater expedition; or
(3) Engage in harmful conduct or willingly or negligently engage in any type of conduct which contributes to or causes injury to any person or personal property or
(4) Perform any act which interferes with the safe running and operation of the expedition, including failure to use safety equipment provided by the commercial whitewater outfitter or failure to follow the instruction of the trip leader or the trip guide in regard to the safety measures and conduct of the participants; or
(5) Fail to inform or notify the trip guide or trip leader of any incident or accident involving personal injury or illnesses experienced during the course of any commercial whitewater expedition. If such injury or illness occurs, the participant shall leave personal identification, including name and address, with the commercial whitewater outfitters agent or employee.
Download WV Whitewater Responsibility Act
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