72-16-301. Requirements for amusement ride operation.
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Effective 5/5/2021
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:
(a)an annual amusement ride permit for the amusement ride in accordance with this section; or
(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:
(a)the owner-operator's name and address;
(b)a description of the mobile amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;
(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);
(d)for each location identified under Subsection (2)(c) , the name and contact information of the fair, show, landlord, or property owner;
(e)the date on which the owner-operator intends to set up the mobile amusement ride at each location identified under Subsection (2)(c) ;
(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) ;
(g)proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305 ;
(h)a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and
(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:
(a)the owner-operator's name and address;
(b)a description of the permanent amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;
(c)the location in the state where the owner-operator will operate the permanent amusement ride;
(d)the first date on which the owner-operator intends to operate the permanent amusement ride for use by the general public;
(e)proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305 ;
(f)a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and
(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:
(a)the amusement park's name and address;
(b)a list of each amusement ride located at the amusement park, including a description of each amusement ride;
(c)the first date on which the amusement park will operate each amusement ride identified in Subsection (4)(b) ;
(d)proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305 ;
(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
(f)a fee for each amusement ride identified under Subsection (4)(b) established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 .
(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.
(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:
(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
(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:
(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
(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:
(a)make the copy available for examination; or
(b)provide a copy of the annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride annual amusement ride permit.
Amended by Chapter 267 , 2021 General Session