Land Leased to Political Entity for Recreational Purposes — Duty of Care — Warnings

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Natural Areas and Recreation
4. Lease of Recreational Lands to State—liability of Lessor
5. Land Leased to Political Entity for Recreational Purposes — Duty of Care — Warnings

1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, an owner of land leased to the state or any agency thereof, or any county or municipality or agency thereof, for recreational purposes, owes no duty of care to keep that land safe for entry or use by others or to give warning to persons entering or going upon such land of any dangerous or hazardous conditions, uses, structures or activities thereon.
2. An owner who leases land to the state or any agency thereof, or any county or municipality or agency thereof, for recreational purposes, shall not by giving such lease:
   1. Extend any assurance to any person using the land that the premises are safe for any purpose;
   2. Confer upon such persons the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or
   3. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to a person or property caused by an act or omission of a person who enters upon the leased land.
3. This section applies whether the person entering upon the leased land is an invitee, licensee, trespasser or otherwise.

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