{"data":{"id":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-99e-11","jurisdiction":"us-nc","citation":"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99E-11","heading":"Duties of an operator.","body":"The operator, to the extent practicable, shall:\n(1)\tPost the duties of roller skaters and spectators and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator as prescribed in this Article in conspicuous places in at least three locations in the roller skating rink.\n(2)\tMaintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols, and posted notices required under subdivision (1) of this section.\n(3)\tComply with all roller skating rink safety standards published by the Roller Skating Rink Operators Association, including, but not limited to, the proper maintenance of roller skating equipment and roller skating surfaces.\n(4)\tWhen the rink is open for sessions, have at least one floor guard on duty for approximately every 200 skaters.\n(5)\tMaintain the skating surface in reasonably safe condition and clean and inspect the skating surface before each session.\n(6)\tMaintain in good condition the railings, kickboards, and walls surrounding the skating surface.\n(7)\tIn rinks with step-up or step-down skating surfaces, ensure that the covering on the riser is securely fastened.\n(8)\tInstall fire extinguishers and inspect fire extinguishers at recommended intervals.\n(9)\tProvide reasonable security in parking areas during operational hours.\n(10)\tInspect emergency lighting units periodically to ensure the lights are in proper order.\n(11)\tKeep exit lights and lights in service areas on when skating surface lights are turned off during special numbers.\n(12)\tCheck rental skates on a regular basis to ensure the skates are in good mechanical condition.\n(13)\tProhibit the sale or use of alcoholic beverages on the premises.\n(14)\tComply with all applicable State and local safety codes.\n(15)\tNot engage willfully or negligently in any conduct that may proximately cause injury, damage, or death to a roller skater or spectator. (1997-376, s. 2.)","path":["Chapter 99E. Special Liability Provisions.","Article 2. Roller Skating Rink Safety and Liability."],"source_url":"https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_99E/GS_99E-11.html","current_through":"S.L. 2026-30","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T18:14:47Z","sha256":"cf37d2f9eccb45becc19c54f1c6608c14ad4766b71f8fe7f9e4648154dfbca6e","source_id":"us-nc","stale":false,"prev":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-99e-10","next":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-99e-12"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}