§ 7926. — 7926. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 585, Sec. 1.)

California § 7926.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code LAB: Labor Code - LAB
• Div. 5.: DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT
• Part 8.1.: PART 8.1. PERMANENT AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM

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(a)
A person may operate a permanent amusement ride only if, at the time of operation, one of the following is in existence:
(1)
The owner of the permanent amusement ride provides an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury or death to persons arising out of the use of the permanent amusement ride.
(2)
The owner of the permanent amusement ride provides a bond in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), except that the aggregate liability of the surety under that bond shall not exceed the face amount of the bond.
(3)
The owner of a permanent amusement ride meets a financial test of self-insurance, as prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the division, to demonstrate financial responsibility covering liability for injury suffered by patrons riding the permanent amusement ride.
(b)
The insurance policy or bond shall be obtained from one or more insurers or sureties licensed by the Department of Insurance to do business in this state, or by a nonadmitted insurer employed by a surplus lines broker licensed by the Department of Insurance.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 585, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.