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Schussers, beware.

Reckless skiing could get you six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000 - the same as a DUI conviction. And you can be arrested on the spot.

A version of the reckless-skiing law, already on the books in Summit County, could be adopted by the Park City Council next month. Park City's legal department is now drafting such an ordinance, according to spokeswoman Phyllis Robinson.

The proposal would not outlaw drunken skiing or boarding, however - as long as imbibers don't slide too fast through marked "slow" areas, or in a manner that displays "willful and wanton disregard" for others.

One thing's for sure: It's not in response to a December collision at Deer Valley that seriously injured 80-year-old ski legend Stein Eriksen when he collided with a 9-year-old boy.

"This has been in the works for 18 months," Robinson said.

Although portions of Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort are within Park City, much of both areas lie outside city limits. In either event, the entirety of both resorts, as well as The Canyons, are within Summit County. So why the duplication?

It's what Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort want, Robinson said.

Only sworn law-enforcement officers can issue such citations, but ski patrollers can detain suspected reckless sliders and call Summit County, said Sheriff Dave Edmunds. Deputies issue the write-ups, but ski patrollers sign them as the complainant and can be witnesses in a court case.

"It's a good, little tool for us to take care of business on the slopes," the sheriff said.

There are some signs posted at Park City Mountain Resort that say "slow." Other signs demand that sliders stay in control.

But none warn against unlawful reckless skiing or boarding, according to resort spokeswoman Krista Parry. Such a warning, however, is printed on the back of every ski pass.

"Our biggest priority is to keep our mountain safe for our guests," she said.

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Park City's legal department is still fine-tuning the ordinance language. The City Council is expected to vote next month.