Goldenmaniac
04-07-2012, 10:36
A new law which came into effect on the 1st July means the families of anyone who dies in the Canary Islands during a rescue from, or as a result of injuries sustained in accidents involving so-called extreme sports, are still liable to pay for the cost of emergency services and medical attention provided.
The “bailout” tax is payable in cases where the recreational or sporting activity involves risk or danger and/or the accident is the result of imprudent behaviour such as being poorly equipped, or failure to observe regulations or emergency signals.
Charges, which are initially the responsibility of the victim, can range up to a maximum of 12 thousand euros depending on..
more here.
http://newsinthesun.com/?p=9027
The “bailout” tax is payable in cases where the recreational or sporting activity involves risk or danger and/or the accident is the result of imprudent behaviour such as being poorly equipped, or failure to observe regulations or emergency signals.
Charges, which are initially the responsibility of the victim, can range up to a maximum of 12 thousand euros depending on..
more here.
http://newsinthesun.com/?p=9027