§ 5:3-50 — Insurance or bond required for operation of ride

20. No persons shall operate a carnival-amusement ride unless at the time there is in existence (a) a policy of insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury suffered by any person riding the carnival-amusement ride, or (b) a bond in a like amount; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety under such bond shall not exceed the face amount thereof. The policy shall be procured from one or more insurers acceptable to the State Commissioner of Banking and Insurance and either (a) licensed to transact insurance in the State of New Jersey, or (b) approved as surplus line insurers pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1960, c.32 (C.17:22-6.45). L.1975,c.105,s.20; amended 2001, c.166, s.13.