Limitations of liability.
1. A sports official who officiates a sporting event at any level of competition in this state is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any unintended act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by him in the execution of his officiating duties within the facility where the sporting event takes place.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Sporting event” means any contest, game or other event involving the athletic or physical skills of amateur or professional athletes.
(b) “Sports official” means any person who serves as a referee, umpire, linesman or in a similar capacity, whether paid or unpaid.
Last modified: February 27, 2006