72-16-305.  Insurance required.

(1)  An owner-operator of an amusement ride shall carry liability insurance coverage in at least the following amounts:

Terms Used In Utah Code 72-16-305

  • Amusement park: means a permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park where one or more amusement rides are available for use by the general public. See Utah Code 72-16-102
  • Amusement ride: means a device or combination of devices or elements that carries or conveys one or more riders along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or allows the riders to steer or guide the device within an established area for the purpose of giving the riders amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Utah Code 72-16-102
  • Owner-operator: means the person who has control over and responsibility for the maintenance, setup, and operation of an amusement ride. See Utah Code 72-16-102
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)  $1,000,000 for bodily injury per occurrence;

(b)  $250,000 for property damage per occurrence; and

(c)  $3,000,000 annual aggregate limit.

(2)  An owner-operator of an amusement ride located in an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year shall carry liability insurance coverage in at least the following amounts:

(a)  $5,000,000 for bodily injury per occurrence;

(b)  $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence; and

(c)  $10,000,000 annual aggregate limit.

Amended by Chapter 423, 2020 General Session