Creating the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act

HB 2707, the Mountain Bike Responsibility Act, establishes safety requirements for commercial mountain bike trail operators in West Virginia and clarifies liability for riders. It requires operators to mark trail difficulty levels, maintain emergency response plans, post specific risk-assumption warnings (stating riders accept inherent dangers like terrain hazards), and follow industry safety standards. The bill explicitly exempts operators from liability for natural trail conditions (e.g., roots, rocks, weather) and equipment failures, while mandating clear warnings about rider responsibilities. This affects commercial trail operators and mountain bikers using their facilities, but excludes public or non-profit trail systems.