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Can I require customers to sign liability waivers in Vermont? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, it is not clear whether customers can be required to sign liability waivers in Vermont. However, there are some relevant provisions that may be helpful in understanding the requirements for such waivers.
Compulsory liability insurance or bond
Under 23 VTST 881, the Commissioner shall not register a motor bus, and a person shall not operate or cause to be operated upon any public highway a motor bus, until the owner thereof has procured insurance or a bond having a surety company authorized to transact business in this State as surety thereon. The insurance or surety bond shall indemnify the insured against any legal liability for personal injury or the death of any person or property damage, which injury, death, or damage results from or is caused by the use or operation of the motor bus described in the contract of insurance or such bond.
Acts not constituting waivers
According to 8 VTST 4206, the acknowledgment by an insurer of the receipt of notice given under a policy covered by the provisions of this chapter, or the furnishing of forms for filing proofs of loss, or the acceptance of such proofs, or the investigation of a claim under the policy shall not operate as a waiver of any of the rights of the insurer in defense of a claim arising under the policy.
Based on the above provisions, it is not clear whether liability waivers are permissible in Vermont. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in Vermont for guidance on the specific requirements for liability waivers in your situation.
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