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NC S100

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires owners and operators of challenge courses, zip lines, canopy tours, and aerial adventure parks to maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate.

  • Insurance contracts must be provided by an insurer or surety acceptable to the Commissioner of Insurance and authorized to do business in North Carolina, with at least 30 days' notice before cancellation, suspension, or nonrenewal.

  • Operators must provide proof of insurance upon request by the Commissioner; failure to do so results in prohibition or cessation of facility operations until proof is provided.

  • Exempts private residential challenge courses or zip lines not open to the public and not operated for a fee, as well as facilities owned or operated by the State, local governments, or political subdivisions.

  • Effective June 1, 2018, with rule-making authority for the Commissioner effective immediately upon the bill becoming law.

Legislative Description

Aerial Adventure Financial Responsibility

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-118

7/18/2017

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform6/20/2017
Insurance3/21/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/8/2017
Finance2/23/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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