Here is the 2004 RTP Application for whom ever needs it. It's in .doc format and it's a pretty good size download just be patient if your on 56k modem.
2004 Recreational Trails Program Application in "word.doc" formatHere is the law we passed in the 2003 Legislature to limit liability for ohv recreation providers. This law is intended to help groups and individuals, public and private, for profits and non profits, provide ohv recreation with less risk lawsuits. It is also to encourage insurance companies to begin writing policies for ohv recreation providers. Many thanks to those who gave their time to travel to Baton Rouge to make this happen, and to the LORVA members that followed up with their legislators.
Many thanks to State Rep. Billy Montgomery for sponsoring the bill for us. Now we need to pass the word that this law exists to our ohv recreation providers so they can take advantage of it. The law does have a requirement to use signage or written warning of inherent dangers relating to OHV operation. The law specifies the this exact verbiage necessary for immunity to be granted.
"The signs, written warnings, and contracts described in
Subsection E of this Section shall contain the following warning notice:
"WARNING Under Louisiana law, a motorized off-road vehicle
activity sponsor or motorized off-road vehicle professional is not liable
for an injury to or the death of a participant in a motorized off-road
vehicle activity resulting from the inherent risks of the motorized offroad
vehicle activity, pursuant to R.S. 9:2795.3."
Be sure to read the entire law so you know how to use it.