South Dakota Codified Laws 42-10-2. Liability insurance requirement
No person may own, operate, or lease an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature in this state unless the person purchases insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence and one million dollars in the aggregate against liability for injury or death to persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride. Any owner, operator, or lessee of an amusement ride who fails to purchase liability insurance is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A certificate of insurance shall be furnished by the owner, operator, or lessee to the sponsoring persons, organization, or governing board of the local unit of government before the amusement ride or amusement device of a permanent nature is operated.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 42-10-2
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1985, ch 334, § 2; SL 2014, ch 208, § 2.