51-3-42. Civil or criminal liability for injuries during space flight.

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a space flight entity shall not be civilly liable to or criminally responsible for any person for a space flight participant injury arising out of inherent risks associated with any space flight activities occurring in or originating from this state if the space flight participant has:#

1. (1)

   Signed the warning and agreement required by Code Section 51-3-43; and#

2. (2)

   Given written informed consent as may be required by 51 U.S.C. Section 50905 or other federal law.#

Nothing in this Code section shall:#

1. (1)

   Limit liability for a space flight participant injury:#

   1. (A)

      Proximately caused by the space flight entity’s gross negligence for the safety of the space flight participant; or#

   2. (B)

      Intentionally caused by the space flight entity;#

2. (2)

   Limit the liability of any space flight entity against any person other than a space flight participant who meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section;#

3. (3)

   Limit liability for the breach of a contract for use of real property by a space flight entity; or#

4. (4)

   Preclude an action by the federal government, the State of Georgia, or any state agency to enforce a valid statute or rule or regulation.#

The limitations on legal liability afforded to a space flight entity by the provisions of this article shall be in addition to any other limitations of legal liability provided by federal law or the laws of this state.#