1. (a) Has obtained a valid insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, and;

   1. (1) Has submitted to the Division a copy of the policy;
   2. (2) Has clearly identified in the policy the permanent amusement rides included and excluded; and
   3. (3) Does not operate permanent amusement rides for which coverage is not provided; or
2. (b) Has obtained 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. A copy of the bond shall be submitted to the Division; or

3. (c) Qualifies as self-insured. Qualification as self-insured shall be demonstrated by providing a letter to the Division attesting that the owner has total assets of at least ten million dollars ($10,000,000), and that the owner's total assets exceed the owner's total liabilities by either a minimum of two million dollars or a ratio of at least ten to one. All statements in the attestation letter to the Division shall be made under penalty of perjury.

   Exception: State and local governmental entities shall be deemed to qualify as self-insured.

A person or entity may operate a permanent amusement ride only if, at the time of operation, he, she, or it:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 60.5, 7923 and 7928, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 7920-7932, Labor Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-30-2001; operative 10-30-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 44).