Montana § 27-1-749 Inspections And Inspection Certification -- Qualified Inspectors -- Fees

Montana Statutes

§ 27-1-749 — Inspections And Inspection Certification -- Qualified Inspectors -- Fees

Montana § 27-1-749

Title 27CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS

Ch. 1AVAILABILITY OF REMEDIES -- LIABILITY

Part 7Liability

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Mont. Code Ann. § 27-1-749 (2026).

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27-1-749 . Inspections and inspection certification -- qualified inspectors -- fees.

(1)All amusement rides must be inspected by a qualified inspector at least once every 12 months, measured from the date the previous inspection certificate was issued.

(2)An amusement ride may not be operated for the public if a qualified inspector has not issued an inspection certificate. A qualified inspector who determines that a ride is unsafe for public use shall immediately notify the operator of the unsafe condition. A qualified inspector may not issue an inspection certificate for the ride until the unsafe condition has been corrected to the satisfaction of the qualified inspector.

(3)Before a passenger may be admitted to an amusement ride that has undergone a major modification, the ride must b

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27-1-749 . Inspections and inspection certification -- qualified inspectors -- fees. (1) All amusement rides must be inspected by a qualified inspector at least once every 12 months, measured from the date the previous inspection certificate was issued.
(2) An amusement ride may not be operated for the public if a qualified inspector has not issued an inspection certificate. A qualified inspector who determines that a ride is unsafe for public use shall immediately notify the operator of the unsafe condition. A qualified inspector may not issue an inspection certificate for the ride until the unsafe condition has been corrected to the satisfaction of the qualified inspector.
(3) Before a passenger may be admitted to an amusement ride that has undergone a major modification, the ride must be inspected by a qualified inspector.
(4) After completing a satisfactory inspection, a qualified inspector shall issue an inspection certificate to the operator of the amusement ride certifying that the ride is safe for public use. The certificate must show compliance with one or both of the following standards, as adopted by ASTM international:
(a) ASTM F770-22, also known as the Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices;
(b) ASTM F2376-22, also known as the Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems.
(5) An inspection certificate issued by a qualified inspector pursuant to the laws of a foreign jurisdiction under standards substantially equivalent to the standards of this state must satisfy the requirements of subsection (1).
(6) Fees for annual inspections must be determined by the qualified inspector and paid by the operator of the amusement ride.