Landowner Liability (14 MRSA §159-A)

Limited Duty. An owner, lessee, manager, holder of an easement or occupant of premises shall owe no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational or harvesting activities or to give warning of any hazardous condition, use, structure or activity on these premises to persons entering for those purposes. This subsection applies regardless of whether permission has been given to another to pursue recreational or harvesting activities on the premises.

Exceptions to Limited Duty 1) For a willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity; and

2) when financial consideration is paid for the exclusive right to make use of the property for recreational activities.

Costs and fees. The court shall award any direct legal costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, to an owner, lessee, manager, holder of an easement or occupant who is found not to be liable for injury to a person or property pursuant to this section

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