The bill establishes limitations of liability for bovine owners in Alabama regarding injuries, losses, or damages resulting from inherent risks associated with bovine activities. It defines key terms such as "bovine," "bovine activity," and "inherent risk of a bovine activity," which includes various activities involving bovines like grazing, herding, and competitions. Under the new law, a bovine owner will not be liable for injuries resulting from these inherent risks, and individuals cannot make claims against them unless specific conditions are met, such as the owner's willful disregard for safety or failure to post a required warning sign.
Additionally, the bill mandates that bovine owners must post a clearly visible warning sign at locations where bovine activities occur, stating that they are not liable for injuries resulting from inherent risks. The sign must contain specific wording in a designated format to ensure visibility. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions to clarify the liability limitations for bovine owners.