44-1605 Required training for operators, certification.
44-1605. Required training for operators, certification. (a) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless the operator has satisfactorily completed training that includes, at a minimum: (1) Instruction on operating procedures for the ride, the specific duties of the operator, general safety procedures and emergency procedures; (2) demonstration of physical operation of the […]
44-1606 Posting of safety instructions.
44-1606. Posting of safety instructions. No amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall be operated in this state unless there is posted in plain view on or near the ride, in a location where they can be easily read, all safety instructions for the ride. History: L. 2008, ch. […]
44-1607 Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties.
44-1607. Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties. (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 […]
44-1608 Contracting for operation of amusement ride, requirements.
44-1608. Contracting for operation of amusement ride, requirements. Any person contracting with an owner for the operation of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall ensure that: (a) Inspection certificates required by K.S.A. 44-1602, and amendments thereto, are available; (b) maintenance and inspection records required by K.S.A. 44-1603, […]
44-1609 Occurrence of serious injury.
44-1609. Occurrence of serious injury. Whenever a serious injury results from the operation of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity: (a) Operation of the ride shall immediately be discontinued; (b) operation of the ride shall not be resumed until it has been inspected and the qualified inspector has […]
44-1610 Penalties for violation of act.
44-1610. Penalties for violation of act. (a) It is a class B misdemeanor for an owner or operator of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity knowingly to operate, or cause or permit to be operated, any amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity […]
44-1611 Same; action to enjoin operation of ride.
44-1611. Same; action to enjoin operation of ride. The attorney general, or the county or district attorney in a county in which an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity is located or operated, may apply to the district court for an order enjoining operation of any amusement ride, antique […]
44-1612 Local regulation of amusement rides.
44-1612. Local regulation of amusement rides. The governing body of any city or county may establish and enforce safety standards for amusement rides, antique amusement ride [rides], limited-use amusement rides or registered agritourism activities in addition to, but not in conflict with, the standards established by this act. History: L. 2008, ch. 142, § 12; […]
44-1613 Kansas amusement ride act; citation of act.
44-1613. Kansas amusement ride act; citation of act. The provisions of K.S.A. 44-1601 through 44-1619, and 44-1620, and amendments thereto, shall be known as the Kansas amusement ride act. History: L. 2009, ch. 71, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 123, § 3; L. 2017, ch. 103, § 12; L. 2018, ch. 84, § 15; May […]
44-1614 Same; rules and regulations.
44-1614. Same; rules and regulations. (a) The secretary of labor shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement provisions of the Kansas amusement ride act, K.S.A. 44-1601 et seq., and amendments thereto. (b) (1) On or before January 1, 2018, the secretary shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the amendments made to the […]