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title: O.C.G.A. § 51-3-23. Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation.
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# O.C.G.A. § 51-3-23. Effect of invitation or permission to use land for recreation.

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Code Section 51-3-25, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the property for recreational purposes does not thereby:

(1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;

(2) Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or

(3) Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act of omission of such persons.

## History

Ga. L. 1965, p. 476, § 4.