LAW
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Iowa House File 649
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is now Law
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Web page
Chapter 461C - PUBLIC USE OF PRIVATE LANDS AND WATERS
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PDF file
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June 17, 2013 the Governor signed HF 649
AN ACT RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF A LAND HOLDER FOR THE PUBLIC USE OF PRIVATE LANDS AND WATERS FOR A RECREATIONAL PURPOSE OR URBAN DEER CONTROL.
This law protects landowner from liability for anyone on their property.
Recreational purpose” means the following or any combination thereof: Hunting, trapping, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, nature study, water skiing, snowmobiling, other summer and winter sports, educational activities, and viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic, or scientific sites while going to and from or actually engaged therein. “Recreational purpose” includes the activity of accompanying another person who is engaging in such activities. “Recreational purpose” is not limited to active engagement in such activities, but includes entry onto, use of, passage over, and presence on any part of the land in connection with or during the course of such activities.
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Simple terms:
1. Whatever you do, you do at your own risk.
2. Landowner is not liable for any injuries.
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3. Landowner is not liable for any damage to your equipment.
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