The wallets of many Washington State snowboarders could take a pretty big hit if a new bill becomes state law, according to this story on KOMO.com. Washington’s Senate Bill 5186 could fine snowboarders (and skiers) up to $1,000 for venturing out of bounds.
It states that people “shall not ski on a ski slope, trail, or area that is designated by a ski area operator as closed to the public and that has signs posted indicating the closure.” . . Under the measure, members of the ski patrol who witness out-of-bounds skiers can collect evidence and turn in a report to the local sheriff, who could then issue a citation.
All that for a little “adventure.”
[Link: Komo4.com and Seattle PI]
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http://apps.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/default.aspx
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