2013 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 21. LABOR
ARTICLE 15. ZIPLINE AND CANOPY TOUR RESPONSIBILITY ACT.
§21-15-3. Duties of a zipline or canopy tour operators.


WV Code § 21-15-3 (through 1st Spec. Sess. 2013) What's This?

Every operator shall:

(1) Construct, install, maintain and operate all ziplines and canopy tours in accordance with ACCT challenge course standards or substantially equivalent standards;

(2) Ensure that ziplines and canopy tours are inspected at least annually by the Division or a special inspector;

(3) Train employees operating ziplines and canopy tours in accordance with national standards associated with their profession;

(4) Procure and maintain commercial general liability insurance against claims for personal injury, death and property damages occurring upon, in or about the zipline or canopy tour which affords protection to the limit of not less than $1 million for injury or death of a single person, to the limit of $2 million in the aggregate, and to the limit of not less than $50,000 for property damage; and

(5) Maintain records for a period of at least three years from the date of the creation of the record of:

(A) Proof of insurance;

(B) Inspection reports;

(C) Maintenance records; and

(D) Participant acknowledgment of risks and duties.

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