Can I require customers to sign liability waivers in North Dakota? What are the requirements?

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In North Dakota, you can require customers to sign liability waivers. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

According to NDCC Section 32-39-02, no receipt of a voluntary service or partial payment of a claim may be construed as a waiver or release of the claim by the person receiving the service or payment, unless a written waiver or release is given. This means that a written waiver or release is required for a customer to waive their claim against you.

Additionally, NDCC Section 53-08-06 states that nothing in this chapter may be construed as creating a duty of care or grounds of liability for injury to person or property. This means that even if a customer signs a liability waiver, you still have a duty of care to ensure their safety.

Therefore, to require customers to sign liability waivers in North Dakota, you must provide a written waiver or release that meets the requirements of NDCC Section 32-39-02. However, you must still exercise due care to ensure the safety of your customers, as required by NDCC Section 53-08-06.

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