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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 476

attraction shall report, in writing or orally, to the
Commissioner, within [72] 24 hours [after his notification,
of] AFTER the occurrence of any accident, [other than those
requiring only minor first aid,] resulting in a serious
injury or a fatality incurred during the operation of any
such amusement ride or attraction. When a serious physical
injury or fatality occurs as a result of the operation of an
amusement ride OR ATTRACTION, the operator shall IMMEDIATELY
close the ride OR ATTRACTION until it has been inspected BY
THE COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner shall inspect the ride OR
ATTRACTION within 24 hours after receiving notification of
an accident.

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(a) [A person may not operate an amusement ride or
attraction unless he purchases] AN AMUSEMENT RIDE OR
ATTRACTION MAY NOT OPERATE UNLESS THE OWNER OR LESSEE OF
SUCH RIDE OR ATTRACTION HAS PURCHASED insurance in an amount
of not less than $300,000 against liability for injury to
persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride or
attraction.

[(b) The insurance policy shall be procured from any
insurer or surety that is acceptable to:

(1)   The Insurance Commissioner of Maryland; and

(2)   Licensed to transact business in the State.]

(B)   THE INSURANCE POLICY SHALL BE PROCURED FROM ANY

INSURER OR SURETY THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GRANTED A

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY BY ACCEPTABLE TO THE INSURANCE
COMMISSIONER OF MARYLAND.

(C)   A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE SHALL BE FURNISHED TO
THE COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION.

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(d) Any owner or lessee of an amusement ride or
attraction who does not correct a violation for which a
citation has been issued within the period permitted for its
correction as provided in § [72] 74 of this subtitle is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day
during which the violation continues.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1979.

Approved May 29, 1979.