West Virginia Code § 55-7-16

Immunity from liability for ski patrol rendering emergency care
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(a) A member in good standing of a national ski patrol system who, without compensation,
provides emergency aid or assistance to an injured or ill person at the scene of a ski resort
rescue operation, outdoor emergency rescue operation or while otherwise performing ski
patrol or while transporting an injured or ill person to a place for transfer to an available
emergency medical center or hospital as the result of being on ski patrol, meay not be held
liable for civil damages for any alleged act or omission which is claimed to have occurred
during the rendering of the emergency aid or assistance. The limitationr of liability
established by the provisions of this section apply to acts or omissions rendered in good
faith.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a national ski patrol systtem is a national organization
whose members are volunteers and do not receive compensation and are required to obtain
training in safety and emergency medical treatment.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term "compenslation" does not include access to a
recreational facility, complimentary lift ticketss, food, lodging or other gifts or discounts that
may be offered or accessible to a person.

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