§ 8 §472 — Amusement rides

1.
Inspection required.
An amusement ride must be inspected at least once annually by an amusement ride inspector.
2.
Insurance requirements.
An owner shall provide an amusement ride inspector with a copy of a certificate of public liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 at the time of inspection.
3.
Operator requirements.
An owner must have a documented training policy for the operation of each amusement ride owned by the owner. The owner shall maintain a written certification for each operator, providing documented proof that the operator has received the training required by the training policy for the amusement ride.
4.
Recording and reporting.
An owner shall maintain a first aid incident report log for all rider injuries or illnesses, other than minor injuries or illnesses, resulting from the operation of an amusement ride. The report log must include the following:
5.
Violation.
A person who operates an amusement ride in violation of this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be assessed upon the owner of the amusement ride.
6.
Application and inspection required.
A person may not operate an amusement ride prior to filing an application with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and before the amusement ride passes inspection as required in this section. An application must include the following:

Legislative History

PL 2015, c. 148, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 421, §2 (AMD).