44-1607. Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties.

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(a)Each patron of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity, by participation, accepts the risks inherent in such participation of which an ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.

(b)Each patron of a ride has a duty to:

(1)Exercise the judgment and act in the manner of an ordinary prudent person while participating in a ride;

(2)obey all instructions and warnings, written or oral, prior to and during participation in a ride;

(3)refrain from participation in a ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

(4)engage all safety devices that are provided;

(5)refrain from disconnecting or disabling any safety device except at the express direction of the owner's agent or employee; and

(6)refrain from extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the owner's agent or employee.

(c)Any parent or guardian of a patron shall have a duty to reasonably ensure that the patron complies with all provisions of this act.