§ 8-17-294 — Patron Obligations

(a) Patrons of an amusement ride or water slide shall do all of the following:
(1) Obey all posted signs, including, but not limited to, warning signs, instruction signs, and direction signs, pertaining to the amusement ride or water slide.
(2) Obey all verbal instructions from operators.
(3) Properly use all safety equipment on the amusement ride or water slide in accordance with the instructions of operators and posted signs.
(b) Patrons of an amusement ride or water slide may not do any of the following:
(1) Act in any manner that may cause or contribute to injury to self or others.
(2) Interfere with the operation of the amusement ride or water slide.
(3) Fail to engage any provided safety devices.
(4) Disconnect or disable a safety device, except at the express instruction of an operator.
(5) Extend arms or legs beyond the carrier or seating area, except at the express instruction of an operator.
(6) Throw, drop, or expel any object from or toward an amusement ride or water slide.
(7) Enter or exit an amusement ride or water slide, except at the designated time and area, at the express direction of an operator, or in an emergency.
(8) Unreasonably control the speed or direction of himself or herself if the amusement ride or water slide requires the patron to control or direct himself or herself.
(9) Ride any amusement ride or water slide while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance.
(c) Any patron who violates this section shall be subject to immediate removal from the amusement facility without the refund of any admission charge.

Legislative History

(Act 2023-246, §5.)