South Carolina § 52-21-20 Responsibilities and duties of rink operator.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 52-21-20 — Responsibilities and duties of rink operator.

South Carolina § 52-21-20

Title 52AMUSEMENTS AND ATHLETIC CONTESTS

Ch. 21ICE OR ROLLER SKATING LIABILITY IMMUNITY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 52-21-20 (2026).

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It is the responsibility and duty of the operator to the extent practicable to:

(1)post in a conspicuous place the duties of skaters and spectators and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator as prescribed in this chapter;

(2)maintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols, and posted notices required by this chapter;

(3)have at least one floor supervisor on duty for approximately every two hundred skaters when the skating rink is open for sessions. The floor supervisor is not required to wear skates, and an operator is considered to be a floor supervisor;

(4)maintain the skating surface in a reasonably safe condition and clean and inspect the skating surface before each session;

(5)maintain the railings, kickboards, and walls surrounding the skating surfa

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It is the responsibility and duty of the operator to the extent practicable to: (1) post in a conspicuous place the duties of skaters and spectators and the duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator as prescribed in this chapter; (2) maintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols, and posted notices required by this chapter; (3) have at least one floor supervisor on duty for approximately every two hundred skaters when the skating rink is open for sessions. The floor supervisor is not required to wear skates, and an operator is considered to be a floor supervisor; (4) maintain the skating surface in a reasonably safe condition and clean and inspect the skating surface before each session; (5) maintain the railings, kickboards, and walls surrounding the skating surface in good condition; (6) make certain that in skating rinks with step-up or step-down skating surfaces that the covering on the riser and tread is securely fastened; (7) inspect emergency lighting units periodically and maintain the emergency lighting units in proper working order; (8) inspect rental skates on a regular basis and maintain the skates in good mechanical condition; and (9) comply with all applicable state and local fire and safety codes.