Washington § 70.77.285 - Public display permit — Bond or insurance for liability.

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§ 70.77.285. Public display permit — Bond or insurance for liability.

Except as provided in RCW 70.77.355, the applicant for a permit under RCW 70.77.260(2) for a public display of fireworks shall include with the application evidence of a bond issued by an authorized surety company. The bond shall be in the amount required by RCW 70.77.295 and shall be conditioned upon the applicant's payment of all damages to persons or property resulting from or caused by such public display of fireworks, or any negligence on the part of the applicant or its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors in the presentation of the display. Instead of a bond, the applicant may include a certificate of insurance evidencing the carrying of appropriate liability insurance in the amount required by RCW 70.77.295 for the benefit of the person named therein as assured, as evidence of ability to respond in damages. The local fire official receiving the application shall approve the bond or insurance if it meets the requirements of this section.
[ 1995 c 61 s 16; 1984 c 249 s 15; 1982 c 230 s 16; 1961 c 228 s 34.]

Notes

Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.

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