546.001 – Short Title.

546.001 Short title.—Sections 546.001-546.008 may be cited as the “Amusement Ride and Attraction Insurance Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 83-110.

546.002 – Definitions.

546.002 Definitions.—As used in ss. 546.001-546.008, the term: (1) “Amusement attraction” means any building or structure around, over, or through which persons may move or walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, which building or structure provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. This term does not include enterprises principally devoted […]

546.003 – Requirement for Insurance Coverage or Bond.

546.003 Requirement for insurance coverage or bond.—No person may operate an amusement ride or amusement attraction unless at the time of such operation there is in existence: (1) An insurance policy in an amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the […]

546.004 – Local Licenses, Permits, and Certificates.

546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.—An amusement ride or amusement attraction may not be granted any license, permit, or registration to engage in business by any local government until the proper governmental authority has been satisfied that the amusement ride or amusement attraction has met the requirements of s. 546.003. History.—s. 3, ch. 83-110.

546.006 – Exemptions.

546.006 Exemptions.—The following amusement rides and amusement attractions are exempt from the provisions of ss. 546.001-546.008: (1) Nonmechanized playground equipment, including, but not limited to, swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, swinging gates, and physical fitness devices, except when an admission fee is charged for use of such equipment or an admission […]

546.008 – Penalties for Violation of S. 546.003.

546.008 Penalties for violation of s. 546.003.—Any person who operates an amusement ride or amusement attraction in violation of the provisions of s. 546.003 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 6, ch. 83-110; s. 134, ch. 91-224.

546.10 – Amusement Games or Machines.

546.10 Amusement games or machines.— (1) This section may be cited as the “Family Amusement Games Act.” (2) The Legislature finds that regulation of the operation of skill-based amusement games or machines at specified locations to ensure compliance with the requirements of law is appropriate to prevent expansion of casino-style gambling. Therefore, the Legislature finds that there is […]