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Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1723 (2026)

Duties of roller skating center operator.

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ROLLER SKATING SAFETY ACT OF 1988


Act 389 of 1988


445.1723 Duties of roller skating center operator.

Sec. 3.

    Each roller skating center operator shall do all of the following:

    (a) Post the duties of roller skaters and spectators as prescribed in this act and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of operators as prescribed in this act in conspicuous places.

    (b) Comply with the safety standards specified in the roller skating rink safety standards published by the roller skating rink operators association, (1980).

    (c) Maintain roller skating equipment and roller skating surfaces according to the safety standards cited in subdivision (b).

    (d) Maintain the stability and legibility of all required signs, symbols, and posted notices.

History: 1988, Act 389, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1995–2000 · leading case: Dale v. Beta-C, Inc, 574 N.W.2d 697 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998).
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Dale v. Beta-C, Inc, 574 N.W.2d 697 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). “[MCL 445.1723; MSA 18.485(3).] Each person who participates in roller skating accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary.”
Kent v. Alpine Valley Ski Area, Inc, 613 N.W.2d 383 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “[MCL 445.1723; MSA 18.485(3).] *745 A roller skater, spectator, or operator who violates this act shall be liable in a civil action for damages for that portion of the loss or damage resulting from the violation.”
Skene v. Fileccia, 539 N.W.2d 531 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995). “[MCL 445.1723; MSA 18.485(3).] While in a roller skating area, each roller skater shall do all of the following: (a) Maintain reasonable control of his or her speed and course at all times.”
McCormick v. Go Forward Operating Ltd. P'ship, 599 N.W.2d 513 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “, and, specifically, the statutory requirement that roller skating center operators comply with safety standards published by the rink operators association, MCL 445.1723(b); MSA 18.485(3)(b), and that rink operators are liable for civil damages resulting from a violation of the…”
Dale v. Beta-C, Inc., 223 Mich. App. 802 (Mich. Ct. App. 1997). “[Section 3; MCL 445.1723; MSA 18.485(3).] Each person who participates in roller skating accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary.”
Dale v. Beta-C, Inc., 566 N.W.2d 640 (Mich. Ct. App. 1997). “§ 445.1723; M.S.A. § 18.485(3).] Each person who participates in roller skating accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers are obvious and necessary.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1723(b) — 1 case
McCormick v. Go Forward Operating Ltd. P'ship, 599 N.W.2d 513 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “, and, specifically, the statutory requirement that roller skating center operators comply with safety standards published by the rink operators association, MCL 445.1723(b); MSA 18.485(3)(b), and that rink operators are liable for civil damages resulting from a violation of the…”
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