44-1617 Amusement ride safety fund.
44-1617. Amusement ride safety fund. There is hereby established in the state treasury the amusement ride safety fund, which shall be administered by the department of labor. The amusement ride safety fund shall consist of those moneys credited to the amusement ride safety fund pursuant to K.S.A. 44-1610, and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 44-1616 and […]
44-1618 Injury reports; notice of injury to department; suspension of operation; investigations.
44-1618. Injury reports; notice of injury to department; suspension of operation; investigations. (a) (1) A patron, or a patron’s parent or guardian on a patron’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity before leaving the premises. Such […]
44-1619 Enforcement of act; opportunity to comply with act.
44-1619. Enforcement of act; opportunity to comply with act. The provisions of this act shall not be enforced by the secretary prior to the date of publication of the rules and regulations adopted by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 44-1614(b), and amendments thereto. Prior to taking any action pursuant to K.S.A. 44-1610, and amendments thereto, […]
44-1620 Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees.
44-1620. Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees. (a) No antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall be operated in this state unless a valid permit for such ride has been issued by the department. The owner of any such ride shall make application for a permit for […]
44-1604 Compliance with ASTM standards; testing of amusement rides.
44-1604. Compliance with ASTM standards; testing of amusement rides. (a) Amusement rides shall be constructed, maintained, operated and repaired in accordance with ASTM standards adopted by the ASTM international F24 committee, as published in ASTM international standards volume 15.07. (b) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless nondestructive testing of the ride […]
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 […]
44-1601 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 […]