New Jersey’s law holds parents, not ski resorts liable if a minor skis/boards lidless. Yes, by the way, New Jersey does have downhill skiing, and even if it’s hardly Jackson Hole, because its few ski hills are close to metro New York, by volume we’re talking tens of thousands of young skiers. The larger question is whether other states with more skiing opportunities will follow suit. California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill in September that would have required helmets for anyone under the age of 18 who is skiing or snowboarding. Brown, in his veto message, stated, “While I appreciate the value of wearing a ski helmet, I am concerned about the continuing and seemingly inexorable transfer of authority from parents to the state.”

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