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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Define Certain Terms Relating To Amusement Ride Requirements; To Provide The Requirements For An Application To Operate Amusement Rides In The State Of Mississippi; To Require An Inspector To Have Certain Certifications Before Inspecting Amusement Rides; To Provide Inspection Requirements For Amusement Rides; To Provide Requirements For Operators And Patrons Of Amusement Rides; To Require Incident Reporting; To Provide For Incident Investigation; To Exempt Nonprofit Owners/operators Who Operate 10 Rides Or Less; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Regulation Of Amusement Parks And Other Events, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill defines key terms related to amusement rides, establishes requirements for operating permits, inspection certifications, incident reporting, and patron responsibilities. It requires amusement ride owners/operators to obtain annual operating permits, have rides inspected by certified inspectors, maintain incident logs, and report serious injuries or deaths within specified timeframes. The bill also allows the Mississippi Department of Revenue to investigate serious incidents and provides an exemption for nonprofit owners/operators with 10 or fewer rides. The bill also brings forward an existing law related to the regulation of amusement parks and other events, for possible amendment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)
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