247.236 Operation and construction of amusement rides and attractions --
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Prohibitions on operation -- Entrance to amusement ride or attraction may be
denied.
(1)Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated at unsafe speeds or loaded
beyond a safe capacity in accordance with the factory specifications or, in the
absence of factory specifications, in accordance with administrative regulations
promulgated by the department.
(2)Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated during periods of high wind,
lightning, or heavy rain.
(3)Perimeter safety barriers such as a fence or other suitable structure shall be
constructed around any amusement ride or attraction that is potentially hazardous to
bystanders, in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the
department.
(4)Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated if the owner or operator
knows or should know that the operation will expose the public to an unsafe
condition which is likely to result in personal injury or property damage.
(a)No person under the age of sixteen
(16)shall operate an amusement ride or
attraction or operate more than one
(1)ride or attraction at a time. Except as
provided by paragraph
(c)of this subsection, an operator shall be in
attendance at all times while a ride or attraction is in operation.
(b)No person shall operate an amusement ride or attraction or knowingly permit
an operator to operate an amusement ride or attraction while under the
influence of alcohol or any other impairing substance.
(c)The department may, by administrative regulation, designate certain
amusement rides or attractions where the presence of an operator is not
required.
(6)The owner or operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride or
attraction if the owner or operator has reason to believe the entry may jeopardize the
safety of the person desiring entry, other riders, or any other person.