Moss v. Dept. of Natural Resources

The central issue in this appeal concerns the applicability of R. C. 1533.181 to the facts of this cause. R. C. 1533.181 provides:

“(A) No owner, lessee, or occupant of premises:

“(1) Owes any duty to a recreational user to keep the premises safe for entry or use;

“(2) Extends any assurance to a recreational user, through the act of giving permission, that the premises are safe for entry or use;

“(3) Assumes responsibility for or incurs liability for any injury to person or property caused by any act of a recreational user.”

“Premises” and “recreational user” are defined in R. C. 1533.18, as…