Section 334.035. Insurance.

 

(1)  Except as provided in sub. (2) , no amusement ride owner may operate a ride unless at the time there is in existence a contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence against liability for injury to persons for the ride.

(2)  No amusement ride owner shall operate a non-mechanical ride or a coin-operated ride unless at the time there is in existence a contract of insurance for the ride providing coverage of not less than $500,000 per occurrence against liability for injury to persons.

(3)  

(a) The insurance contract to be provided under subs. (1) and (2) shall be by an insurer or surety authorized to transact business in the state.

(b) The amusement ride owner shall be responsible for assuring that the insuring company will notify the department at least 10 days prior to cancellation or change of insurance coverage. The certificate of insurance shall acknowledge this notification responsibility.

(c) The insurance contract or an attached schedule to satisfy the provisions of subs. (1) and (2) shall identify each amusement ride included in the coverage utilizing the ride serial number where such a number exists.

History: Emerg. cr. eff. 1-1-08; CR 07-086 : cr. Register February 2008 No. 626 , eff. 3-1-08.