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 […]
44-1601 Definitions.
44-1601. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) (1) “Amusement ride” means any mechanical or electrical device that carries or conveys passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement, including, but not be limited […]
44-1602 Inspections; issuance of certificates; compliance audits.
44-1602. Inspections; issuance of certificates; compliance audits. (a) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless such ride has a valid certificate of inspection. An amusement ride erected in this state shall be inspected by a qualified inspector at least every 12 months. The certificate of an inspection required by this subsection shall […]
44-1603 Records, maintenance.
44-1603. Records, maintenance. The owner of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall retain at all times current records relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of its operation, including safety, inspection, maintenance records and ride operator training activities for such ride. Such records shall be available to […]