37.99.212    PRIVATE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM: HIGH ADVENTURE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(1) High adventure activities may include the following:

(a) target sports;

(b) aquatics;

(c) adventure challenge courses;

(d) climbing and rappelling;

(e) spelunking;

(f) white water activities;

(g) use of horses or other animals for riding or packing;

(h) skiing; or

(i) other activities defined in program policy as a high adventure activity.

(2) For the high adventure activities, the program must have written policies and procedures that include:

(a) minimum training, experience, and qualifications for leaders and staff which must be documented in personnel records;

(b) classification and limitations for each program participant participation;

(c) arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area;

(d) appropriate equipment and the inspection and maintenance of the equipment; and

(e) safety precautions to reduce the possibility of an accident or injury.

(3) Program participants must not be forced to participate in any high adventure activity.

 

History: 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA; IMP, 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.