Rhode Island General Laws 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.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-34.1-13
- Amusement attraction: means any building or structure around, over, or through which persons may move to walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-34.1-3
- Department: means the department of business regulation. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-34.1-3
- Owner: means the person or persons holding title to, or having possession or control of, the amusement ride or device or concession booth. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-34.1-3
- Permit: means that document that signifies that the amusement device or amusement attraction has undergone and passed its annual inspection. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-34.1-3
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
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.