Mont. Admin. r. 37.99.212

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024

Rule 37.99.212 - PRIVATE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: OUTDOOR BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM: HIGH ADVENTURE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(1) High adventure activities may include the following:

(a) target sports;

(b) aquatics;

(c) adventure challenge courses;

(d) climbing and rappelling;

(e) spelunking;

(f) white water activities;

(g) use of horses or other animals for riding or packing;

(h) skiing; or

(i) other activities defined in program policy as a high adventure activity.

(2) For the high adventure activities, the program must have written policies and procedures that include:

(a) minimum training, experience, and qualifications for leaders and staff which must be documented in personnel records;

(b) classification and limitations for each program participant participation;

(c) arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area;

(d) appropriate equipment and the inspection and maintenance of the equipment; and

(e) safety precautions to reduce the possibility of an accident or injury.

(3) Program participants must not be forced to participate in any high adventure activity.

Mont. Admin. r. 37.99.212

NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/2019

AUTH: Chap. 293, section 3(2), L. of 2019, Chap. 293, section 5(2), L. of 2019; IMP: Chap. 293, section 3, L. of 2019, Chap. 293, section 5, L. of 2019, Chap. 293, section 9, L. of 2019