8.01-227.10 - Warning required. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-227.10. Warning required.

A. Every space flight entity providing space flight activities to aparticipant shall have each participant sign the warning statement specifiedin subsection B.

B. The warning statement described in subsection A shall contain, at aminimum and in addition to any language required by federal law, thefollowing statement:

"WARNING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand and acknowledge that, underVirginia law, there is no civil liability for bodily injury, including death,emotional injury, or property damage sustained by a participant in spaceflight activities provided by a space flight entity if such injury or damageresults from the risks of the space flight activity. I have given my informedconsent to participate in space flight activities after receiving adescription of the risks of space flight activities as required by federallaw pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 70105 and 14 C.F.R. § 460.45. The consent that Ihave given acknowledges that the risks of space flight activities include,but are not limited to, risks of bodily injury, including death, emotionalinjury, and property damage. I understand and acknowledge that I amparticipating in space flight activities at my own risk. I have been giventhe opportunity to consult with an attorney before signing this statement."

C. Failure to comply with the requirements concerning the warning statementprovided in this section shall prevent a space flight entity from invokingthe privileges of immunity provided by this article.

(2007, c. 893.)