§ 23-34.1-13. Insurance.
A person may not operate an amusement device or amusement attraction unless at the time of operation there is in existence:
(1) An insurance policy in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence insuring the owner or lessee against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement device or amusement attraction; or
(2) A bond in a like amount; however, the aggregate liability of the surety under such bond shall not exceed the face amount thereof.
The policy or bond shall be procured from one or more insurers or sureties licensed to transact business in this state or approved as surplus lines insurers. Proof of insurance or bond must be presented to the department in order to obtain a permit.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act
Section 23-34.1-1. - Short title.
Section 23-34.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-34.1-4. - Inspection registration seal.
Section 23-34.1-5. - Operation of amusement ride or device — Permits.
Section 23-34.1-6. - Amusement ride or device owner — Obligations.
Section 23-34.1-7. - Inspection of operations.
Section 23-34.1-8. - Electrical equipment, service and permit.
Section 23-34.1-9. - General set up requirements.
Section 23-34.1-10. - Ride or device operator.
Section 23-34.1-12. - Annual registration and operating fees.
Section 23-34.1-13. - Insurance.
Section 23-34.1-14. - Secretary of state to be attorney of nonresident owners of amusements.
Section 23-34.1-15. - Penalty.
Section 23-34.1-16. - Exemption — Bazaars, fairs and circuses.
Section 23-34.1-17. - Advisory committee.
Section 23-34.1-18. - Appointment of inspectors — Qualifications.