Bill > S1260

This bill establishes an Amusement Ride and Device Board within the department of public safety to oversee the safety of amusement rides and devices, defining terms like "Amusement Ride or Amusement Device" as any apparatus carrying people for entertainment, and "ASTM International" as the American Society for Testing and Materials International, a standards organization. The bill outlines the board's composition, including representatives from various amusement industry sectors and the public, and details its responsibilities, such as adopting rules and regulations for the inspection, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of these devices, aligning with ASTM standards. It mandates that amusement rides and devices must be licensed annually by the board, requiring proof of insurance and a satisfactory inspection report from a certified inspector before operation, and also sets forth duties for owners, manufacturers, inspectors, and patrons to ensure safety, including specific limitations on when and how patrons can use rides and a one-year statute of limitations for injury claims against owners or operators, with a 90-day notice requirement for incidents. Furthermore, the bill specifies penalties for violations, such as fines for operating without a license or after a license suspension, and clarifies that amusement rides and devices are not subject to the state building code or the jurisdiction of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards.