745 ILCS 72/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Roller Skating Rink Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 89-37, eff. 1-1-96.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 745 ILCS 72 — Roller Skating Rink Safety Act.
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745 ILCS 72/5
Legislative findings and declarations
Legislative findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares that the recreational sport of roller skating is practiced by a large number of citizens of this State; roller skating is a wholesome and healthy family activity that should be encouraged; and the allocation of risks and costs of roller skat…
745 ILCS 72/10
Definitions
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Operator" means a person or entity that owns, manages, controls, directs, or has operational responsibility for a roller skating rink. "Roller skater" or "skater" means a person wearing roller skates while in a roller skating rink for the purpose of recreational or competitive roller…
745 ILCS 72/15
Operator responsibilities
Operator responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the operator to the extent practicable to: (1) Post the duties of roller skaters and spectators and the duties and obligations of the operator as prescribed in this Act in conspicuous places in at least 3 locations in the roller skating rink. (2) Comply with all ro…
745 ILCS 72/20
Skater responsibilities
Skater responsibilities. It is the responsibility of each roller skater to: (1) Maintain reasonable control of the skater's speed and course at all times. (2) Heed all posted signs and warnings. (3) Maintain a proper outlook to avoid other roller skaters and objects. (4) Accept the responsibility for knowing the range…
745 ILCS 72/25
Assumption of risk; collisions; injuries
Assumption of risk; collisions; injuries. Roller skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and to assume the inherent risks of roller skating. Those risks not otherwise attributable to an operator's breach of his or her duties as set forth in Section 15 include, but are not limited to, injuries that result…
745 ILCS 72/30
Bar of suit; complete defense
Bar of suit; complete defense. The assumption of risk set forth in Section 25 is a complete bar of suit and is a complete defense to a suit against an operator by a roller skater or spectator for injuries resulting from the assumed risks of skating unless the operator has violated his or her duties or responsibilities…