2151-S AMH BLAK H4104.2

SHB 2151  - H AMD621
     By Representative Blake

ADOPTED 02/12/2014

     On page 2, line 20, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"

     Beginning on page 2, line 35, after "(4)" strike all material through "fee." on page 3, line 14, and insert "(a) A recreational trail policy developed by the department under this section must provide for the department to enter into a hold harmless agreement with all volunteers coordinating with the department under the policy or enter into other agreements that limit the department's liability from the actions of volunteers.
     (b) Whenever volunteers or volunteer organizations are authorized to perform activities or carry out projects under this subsection, the volunteers or members of the organizations may not be considered employees or agents of the department and the department is not subject to any liability whatsoever arising out of volunteer activities or projects. The liability of the department to volunteers and members of the volunteer organizations is limited in the same manner as provided for in RCW 4.24.210."

     On page 3, line 30, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"

     On page 4, line 19, after "developed" strike "and" and insert "or"

EFFECT:  Removes the requirement that the department of natural resources must develop trail use guidelines and adds language regarding state liability for volunteers.

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