CHAPTER 6. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR OPERATORS OF ROLLER SKATING RINKS
IC 34-31-6
Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks
IC 34-31-6-1
Duties of operators
Sec. 1. An operator shall do all of the following with respect to a
roller skating rink:
(1) Post the:
(A) duties of roller skaters; and
(B) duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator;
as prescribed in this chapter in at least three (3) conspicuous
locations in the roller skating rink.
(2) Maintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols,
and posted notices required by this chapter.
(3) When the roller skating rink is open for a session, have at
least one (1) floor supervisor on duty for every one hundred
seventy-five (175) roller skaters who:
(A) has received appropriate training to carry out the floor
supervisor's duties; and
(B) uses reasonable care in carrying out the floor
supervisor's duties.
(4) Maintain the skating surface in proper and reasonably safe
condition.
(5) Clean and inspect the skating surface before each skating
session.
(6) Maintain in good and safe condition the railings, kickboards,
risers, floors, areas open to roller skaters, and walls surrounding
the skating surface.
(7) Maintain rental skates in good mechanical condition.
(8) Comply with all applicable state and local fire safety codes,
building codes, and other safety codes applicable to a roller
skating rink.
(9) Use reasonable care in supervising roller skaters to comply
with the requirements of section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
IC 34-31-6-2
Duties of roller skaters
Sec. 2. A roller skater must do all of the following:
(1) Maintain reasonable control of the roller skater's speed and
course at all times.
(2) Heed all posted signs and warnings.
(3) Maintain a proper view to avoid other roller skaters and
objects.
(4) Accept the responsibility for the following:
(A) Knowing the range of the roller skater's ability to
negotiate the intended direction of travel while on roller
skates.
(B) Skating within the limits of the roller skater's ability.
(5) Refrain from acting in a manner that may cause or
contribute to the injury of the roller skater or any other person.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
IC 34-31-6-3
Knowledge and assumption of risks presumed; risks included
Sec. 3. (a) Roller skaters are considered to:
(1) have knowledge of; and
(2) assume;
the risks of roller skating.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, risks of roller skating include the
following:
(1) Injuries that result from collisions or incidental contact with
other roller skaters or other individuals who are properly on the
skating surface.
(2) Injuries that result from falls caused by loss of balance.
(3) Injuries that involve objects or artificial structures that:
(A) are properly within the intended path of travel of the
roller skater; and
(B) are not otherwise attributable to an operator's breach of
the operator's duties under section 1 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
IC 34-31-6-4
Assumption of risk as complete defense; exception
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and
notwithstanding IC 34-51-2-6 concerning comparative fault, the
assumption of risk under section 3 of this chapter is a complete
defense to an action against an operator by a roller skater for injuries
and property damage resulting from the assumed risks.
(b) The following applies if an operator has violated any one (1)
of the operator's duties or responsibilities under section 1 of this
chapter:
(1) The complete defense against an action against an operator
under subsection (a) does not apply.
(2) The provisions of IC 34-51-2-6 apply.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.