Advice to navigate the laws which may be relevant to clubs and outdoor individuals
Written by FMC Executive member Tony Walton, this article was originally published in the November 2022 issue of Backcountry magazine. We've reproduced it here as part of the Outdoor Community resource. If you've got extra tips or advice to give, then please get in touch.
Are they legal? Are they useful? Should you use them?
Advice to clubs about the exemptions and pitfalls of these bits of legislation
FMC is stoked to see WorkSafe’s new guidance about health & safety law and recreational access.
The laws concerning hiring gear are designed to regulate commercial activities; if your club is operating the service in the true nature of a voluntary organisation for the benefit of its members, then the club is generally exempt from those laws.
One of the many benefits of club membership is reducing your costs of getting to the hills by combining resources for transport. But as soon as any money changes hands, you need to be aware of the rules surrounding payments and transport, otherwise you can stray unwittingly onto the wrong side of the law.
Becoming an Incorporated Society has many benefits for clubs. Find out whether its right for your club.
What insurance does your club need? Sadly I can’t answer this question, but hopefully I can give some pointers to enable you to answer it.
Safety and liability are two buzz words in today’s society. When it comes to outdoor clubs, there is a lot of misconception around what the responsibilities of the club, the leaders and the individuals.
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