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 […]
44-1606 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, […]
44-1601 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 […]