§ 18-11-302 - Definitions.

18-11-302. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Charge" means an admission fee for permission to go upon or use the land, but does not include:

(A) The sharing of game, fish, or other products of recreational use; or

(B) Contributions in kind, services, or cash paid to reduce or offset costs and eliminate losses from recreational use;

(2) "Land" means land, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures, and machinery or equipment when attached to the realty;

(3) "Owner" means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, holder of a conservation easement as defined in 15-20-402, occupant, or person in control of the premises;

(4) "Public" and "person" includes the Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, churches, religious organizations, fraternal organizations, and other similar organizations; and

(5) "Recreational purpose" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following, or any combination thereof:

(A) Hunting;

(B) Fishing;

(C) Swimming;

(D) Boating;

(E) Camping;

(F) Picnicking;

(G) Hiking;

(H) Pleasure driving;

(I) Nature study;

(J) Water skiing;

(K) Winter sports;

(L) Spelunking;

(M) Viewing or enjoying historical, archeological, scenic, or scientific sites; and

(N) Any other activity undertaken for exercise, education, relaxation, or pleasure on land owned by another.