Georgia to Limit Landowners’ Hunter and Tourist Liability

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has filed legislation that will limit liability for landowners who open their property to hunters and agri-tourists.

The measure would protect landowners who allow individuals to hunt on their property from being sued for accidents arising during a hunt. Also, landowners operating an agri-tourism attraction would not be held liable for accidents or injuries that may occur on the visit.

Property owners would continue to be held responsible for gross negligence, and they be liable if they deliberately put people in danger.

Perdue announced the legislation during the Georgia Farm Bureau’s legislative luncheon.

“We want to encourage landowners to open their hunting property and farms to visitors to enjoy Georgia’s natural beauty as an agricultural and sportsman’s paradise,” said Sen. Bill Heath.

“The Georgia General Assembly is working to protect landowners and, again, stand up for the rights of private property owners.”

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