What the cited source says
The section refers to animals and farm or ranch equipment as possible inherent risks, but does not specifically name horseback riding, hayrides, or wagon rides.
Important conditions
- Activity eligibility, any separate equine law, vehicle and route rules, animal welfare, warnings, and local permits.
Relevant provisions
DefinitionThe section defines agritourism as an agriculturally related educational, entertainment, historical, cultural, or recreational activity—including you-pick operations or farm markets—conducted on a qualifying farm that invites the public. Ohio Rev. Code § 901.80(A)(2)-(4)Inherent risksThe listed risks include land conditions, specified wild and domestic animal behavior, ordinary farm structures or equipment, illness from animal contact or contamination, and participant negligence. § 901.80(A)(6)Liability ruleThe section states that an agritourism provider is immune for harm resulting from a risk inherent in an agritourism activity. § 901.80(B)ExceptionsThe section lists willful or wanton disregard, purposeful harm, criminal conduct, failure to post required signs, and certain undisclosed dangerous conditions. § 901.80(C)Warning signThe provider must post and maintain the statutory warning at or near each entrance or at each activity site, in black letters at least one inch high. § 901.80(D)
What this source does not answer
- The source does not determine whether a particular parcel meets the statutory farm definition.
- It does not resolve local zoning, buildings, fire, food, alcohol, accessibility, traffic, permits, insurance, or separate activity statutes.
- No judicial decisions or fact-specific eligibility were reviewed.
What to check next
- Equine and animal-welfare rules
- Vehicle, route, and traffic rules
- Warnings and insurance
- Local permits
Official source
Ohio Revised Code § 901.80 — Immunity from liability for agritourism providers
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Checked August 13, 2026
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