Oregon Statutes - Chapter 401 - Emergency Services and Communications - Section 401.615 - Assumption of risk of wilderness travel or mountain climbing; use and effect of signal devices.

(1) In accordance with ORS 31.600 and notwithstanding ORS 31.620 (2), an individual who engages in wilderness travel or mountain climbing accepts and assumes the inherent risks of wilderness travel or mountain climbing.

(2) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the use of electronic signaling devices can aid in locating wilderness travelers or mountain climbers who require search and rescue, but that the use of such devices may be required in unpredictable circumstances which may not result in successful function of such devices. [1987 c.915 §2]

Note: See note under 401.605.

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