Posted by Jim DeWitt on February 6, 2010 at 10:43 AM
All good points, Darwin. I am a lawyer (sorry) but this isn't legal advice: remember the requirements to lead trips vary somewhat from state to state. In Alaska, for example, you need a business license, and a liability waiver isn't worth the powder to blow it up. In Oregon, by contrast, there isn't a requirement for a business license for incidental work, but waivers are encouraged and useful. Just saying...
Posted by Darwin Wiggett on February 6, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Hey Jim,
It is the same in Canada, depends on the province, so if people want to lead tours they need to get evrything in place they may need, whether that is a business license, permit, insurance, etc. I know too many photographers who lead tours who don't have this stuff in place and I do not want to see them get burned - mostly I think that the photographers are just unaware of the rules and regs. Darwin
Posted by Rodney Ninow on February 6, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Great article Darwin. FYI, there is a link to your fire and ice workshop still on the page that was last year, figured you would want to remove it.
Thanks for pointing this out so that future potential clients are aware of the fly-by-night operators. I have always had all proper coverage and permits in place, certified in first aid and CPR and offer in depth instruction and in-field location at proper times that clients would not otherwise have found or known – Have been for 5 years will continue to do so. Also, keep up to date on current laws. 5 years ago the California State Parks did not require a commercial permit for leading a workshop. this year they are requiring it. Laws change, and its our responsibility to remain legal if we are to stay in business providing our service to others. Thanks again.
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It is the same in Canada, depends on the province, so if people want to lead tours they need to get evrything in place they may need, whether that is a business license, permit, insurance, etc. I know too many photographers who lead tours who don't have this stuff in place and I do not want to see them get burned - mostly I think that the photographers are just unaware of the rules and regs. Darwin
Thanks for pointing this out so that future potential clients are aware of the fly-by-night operators. I have always had all proper coverage and permits in place, certified in first aid and CPR and offer in depth instruction and in-field location at proper times that clients would not otherwise have found or known – Have been for 5 years will continue to do so. Also, keep up to date on current laws. 5 years ago the California State Parks did not require a commercial permit for leading a workshop. this year they are requiring it. Laws change, and its our responsibility to remain legal if we are to stay in business providing our service to others. Thanks again.