§ 72-16-301 — Requirements for amusement ride operation.

(1) Beginning on April 1, 2023, a person may not operate an amusement ride in the state that is open to the public, unless the person obtains:

(1)(a) an annual amusement ride permit for the amusement ride in accordance with this section; or
(1)(b) a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit that includes the amusement ride, in accordance with this section.
(2) To obtain or renew an annual amusement ride permit for a mobile amusement ride, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following and is in a form prescribed by the director:

(2)(a) the owner-operator's name and address;
(2)(b) a description of the mobile amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;
(2)(c) each known location in the state where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride during the 12-month period for which the annual amusement ride permit is valid, updated in accordance with Subsection (5);
(2)(d) for each location identified under Subsection (2)(c), the name and contact information of the fair, show, landlord, or property owner;
(2)(e) the date on which the owner-operator intends to set up the mobile amusement ride at each location identified under Subsection (2)(c);
(2)(f) the dates on which the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride for use by the general public at each location identified under Subsection (2)(c);
(2)(g) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;
(2)(h) a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and
(2)(i) a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.
(3) To obtain or renew an annual amusement ride permit for a permanent amusement ride, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information and is in a form prescribed by the director:

(3)(a) the owner-operator's name and address;
(3)(b) a description of the permanent amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;
(3)(c) the location in the state where the owner-operator will operate the permanent amusement ride;
(3)(d) the first date on which the owner-operator intends to operate the permanent amusement ride for use by the general public;
(3)(e) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;
(3)(f) a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and
(3)(g) a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.
(4) To obtain or renew a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit for all amusement rides located at an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year, the amusement park shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information and is in a form prescribed by the director:

(4)(a) the amusement park's name and address;
(4)(b) a list of each amusement ride located at the amusement park, including a description of each amusement ride;
(4)(c) the first date on which the amusement park will operate each amusement ride identified in Subsection (4)(b);
(4)(d) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;
(4)(e) a safety inspection certification for each amusement ride identified in Subsection (4)(b) that is dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the amusement park submits the application; and
(4)(f) a fee for each amusement ride identified under Subsection (4)(b) established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.
(5) (5)(a) In accordance with committee rule, an owner-operator of a mobile amusement ride shall update the information described in Subsection (2)(c) if the owner-operator learns of a new location where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride during the 12-month period for which the annual amusement ride permit is valid.
(5)(b) An owner-operator may not operate a mobile amusement ride that is open to the public at a location in the state, unless the owner-operator includes the location:
(5)(b)(i) in the owner-operator's application or renewal for an annual amusement ride permit for the mobile amusement ride in accordance with Subsection (2)(c); or
(5)(b)(ii) in an update described in Subsection (5)(a) that the owner-operator submits to the director before operation of the mobile amusement ride at the location.
(6) The director shall issue:

(6)(a) an annual amusement ride permit for each amusement ride for which the owner-operator submits a complete application or renewal application that satisfies the requirements of this chapter and any applicable rules and fees; and
(6)(b) a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit to each amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year and submits a complete application or renewal application that satisfies the requirements of this chapter and any applicable rules and fees.
(7) An annual amusement ride permit or a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit expires one year after the day on which the director issues the annual amusement ride permit or the multi-ride annual amusement ride permit.
(8) An owner-operator or amusement park shall maintain a copy of a current annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride annual amusement ride permit and upon request, reasonable notice, and payment of reasonable copying expense, if applicable:

(8)(a) make the copy available for examination; or
(8)(b) provide a copy of the annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride annual amusement ride permit.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 267, 2021 General Session