In Louisiana, your kayak & canoe waiver should be drafted with this in mind. Below is what Louisiana law says, what it means for your waiver, and where to get it reviewed.
Civil Code art. 2004 nullifies any advance clause that excludes or limits liability for causing physical injury to the other party.
The same article separately nullifies clauses excluding liability for intentional or gross fault.
As in Virginia, the form can still educate participants and document assumption of risk — but it cannot bar an injury claim.
Because art. 2004 voids injury waivers for everyone, a parent-signed injury waiver for a minor is likewise null.
Treat a Louisiana "waiver" as a risk-disclosure and assumption-of-risk form, not a liability shield for injury. Rely on insurance and good safety practice, and get specific advice. Confirm with a Louisiana attorney.
Start from our kayak & canoe rental waiver template, then add Louisiana's required wording. Always have a Louisiana attorney review the final document.
Louisiana statutes and case-law summaries behind this page. Laws change — verify the current position with a licensed attorney.
However your state treats waivers, you still need every guest's signature on file. EquipDash sends your Louisiana waiver after each booking, captures the signature with a timestamp and IP address, and stores it against the booking — so you always have a clean, dated record.
LOUISIANA WAIVER FAQ
General guidance for operators. For your specific situation, consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
Contact UsLouisiana is a civil-law state where a statute makes any clause that excludes or limits liability for causing physical injury null — so injury waivers are unenforceable, even for ordinary negligence. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm with a Louisiana attorney.
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