As used in this chapter:
(1)"Commercial trampoline" means a device that:
(1)(a) incorporates a trampoline bed; and
(1)(b) is used for recreational jumping, springing, bouncing, acrobatics, or gymnastics in a trampoline park.
(2)"Emergency response plan" means a written plan of action for the reasonable and appropriate contact, deployment, and coordination of services, agencies, and personnel to provide the earliest possible response to an injury or emergency.
(3)"Inherent risk" means a danger or condition that is an integral part of an activity occurring at a trampoline park.
(4)"Inspection" means a procedure that an inspector conducts to:
(4)(a) determine whether a trampoline park facility, including any device or material, is constructed, assembled, maintained, tested, and operated i
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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Commercial trampoline" means a device that:
(1)(a) incorporates a trampoline bed; and
(1)(b) is used for recreational jumping, springing, bouncing, acrobatics, or gymnastics in a trampoline park.
(2) "Emergency response plan" means a written plan of action for the reasonable and appropriate contact, deployment, and coordination of services, agencies, and personnel to provide the earliest possible response to an injury or emergency.
(3) "Inherent risk" means a danger or condition that is an integral part of an activity occurring at a trampoline park.
(4) "Inspection" means a procedure that an inspector conducts to:
(4)(a) determine whether a trampoline park facility, including any device or material, is constructed, assembled, maintained, tested, and operated in accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer's recommendations;
(4)(b) determine the operational safety of a trampoline park facility, including any device or material; and
(4)(c) determine whether the trampoline park's policies and procedures comply with this chapter.
(5) "Inspector" means an individual who:
(5)(a) conducts an inspection of a trampoline park to certify compliance with this chapter and industry safety standards; and
(5)(b) (5)(b)(i) is certified by:
(5)(b)(i)(A) an organization that develops and publishes consensus standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services that are used for trampolines; or
(5)(b)(i)(B) an organization that promotes trampoline park safety and adopts the standards described in Subsection (5)(b)(i)(A);
(5)(b)(ii) represents the insurer of the trampoline park;
(5)(b)(iii) represents or is certified by a department or agency, regardless of whether the agency is located within the state, that:
(5)(b)(iii)(A) inspects amusement and recreational facilities and equipment; and
(5)(b)(iii)(B) certifies and trains professional private industry inspectors through written testing and continuing education requirements; or
(5)(b)(iv) represents an organization that the United States Olympic Committee designates as the national governing body for gymnastics.
(6) "Local regulating authority" means the business licensing division of:
(6)(a) the city or town in which the trampoline park is located; or
(6)(b) if the trampoline park is located in an unincorporated area, the county.
(7) "Operator" means a person who owns, manages, or controls or who has the duty to manage or control the operation of a trampoline park.
(8) "Participant" means an individual that uses trampoline park equipment.
(9) "Trampoline bed" means the flexible surface of a trampoline on which a user jumps or bounces.
(10) "Trampoline court" means an area of a trampoline park comprising:
(10)(a) multiple commercial trampolines; or
(10)(b) at least one commercial trampoline and at least one associated foam or inflatable bag pit.
(11) "Trampoline park" means a place of business that offers the recreational use of a trampoline court for a fee.